Ravindra Akarapu, engineering science and mechanics graduate student, has announced that ESM graduate students are collecting needed supplies to be shipped through the United Methodist Committee for Relief (UMCOR) to residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. A carton has been placed next to the departmental fax machine.

Please provide only these items in this box as other items although donated with the best of intentions will be unusable.

5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
Bleach, 1 quart or 82 oz bottles
Scouring pads
7 Pack Sponges
Scrub brushes
Cleaning towels (reusable wipes)
Liquid laundry detergent (25oz or 50oz. bottles)
Household cleaner, 12-16 oz. bottle
Disinfectant dish soap, 16-28 oz. bottle
Clothes Pins
Clothes line (50ft or 100ft.)
Dust masks
Latex gloves
Work gloves
Heavy-duty trash bags, 33-45 gallon
Insect repellant spray, 6-14 oz. can
Air freshener, 8 or 9 oz. can