FRANKLINTON — What began as a "what if" type conversation between members of the Franklinton Police Department has turned into a mission to help others rebuild following a disaster.
Just as other area residents were quick to come to the aid of Smithville, Miss., after that community was virtually destroyed in late April, so are members of the Frankllinton PPolice Department in Joplin.
Department members said looking at video on television was almost like reliving Hurricane Katrina and, to a person, they were ready to help pay it forward in response to all of the help that came to Franklinton and Washington Parish.
Having been through a similar situation, department members know what's needed most, and they've collected it and are ready to hit the road.
The Franklinton group will leave for Joplin early Friday, with the 635 mile trip expected to take between 11 and 12 hours. After delivering their supplies, the officers plan to visit with local officials and decide if they need to return with a second load.
(Published first at http://www.wpnewsblog.blogspot.com)
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