Ocean Springs adopts Ashland for disaster relief, requests donations
The City of Ocean Springs has adopted Ashland, Mississippi, to assist with disaster relief efforts and is asking residents to donate Visa gift cards, Depends undergarments and blankets, the city said in a Facebook post.
Drop-off locations include all City of Ocean Springs fire stations and Ocean Springs City Hall, the post said. The city did not specify the cause of the disaster affecting Ashland in the post.
Ocean Springs is a coastal city in Mississippi; Ashland is located in the northern part of the state. The city said donations will help provide immediate comfort and support to families in need during this difficult time.
The post thanked the community for coming together to support fellow Mississippians and encouraged residents to contribute. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.
