News stories from across the country are showing how communities are gathering food donations and providing meals, free access to events, museums and more for those impacted by the government shutdown – in particular our military, Coast Guard and other furloughed Federal workers. The same can be said for Tillamook County.
According Port of Garibaldi manager Mike Saindon, the former Tillamook Bay Coast Guard, “Our local Coast Guard station has been overwhelmed by the calls and folks stopping in wanting to give them money and donations to help, but they can’t accept them.” And, Saindon indicated it’s taking their time and attention away from their jobs, which they are continuing to do without pay, and it’s during a stressful time of year as it is. For your inquiries about how to help, please contact Mike Saindon, Port of Garibaldi manager at 503-322-3292 and make donations to CARE Inc. CARE is the county’s emergency services agency and will establish a Coast Guard/furloughed Federal Worker support fund. “Anyone impacted by the government shutdown, in need of emergency rental assistance, should contact CARE,” said CARE executive director Erin Skaar. “We can help.” CARE Inc.’s office is located at 2310 First Street in Tillamook, or call 503-842-5261 or go to www.careinc.org for more information.
The Pioneer has also been receiving inquiries – from what can we do? Who should be call? Donations? Food?? Bottomline, how can we help? The Port, City of Garibaldi and others have contacted local utilities to
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