Fire Department Donates To Antelope County

In response to the devastating flood that swept through the area last month, the Haigler, Neb. Fire Department has banded together to make a difference for Antelope County residents.

“I would like to say how awful we feel down here in the far southwest corner of Nebraska, that all of you are going through this terrible mess,” the Haigler Fire Department wrote in a letter along with the donations.

“They wanted to do something good for up this way,” Sheriff Bob Moore said. “They brought a horse trailer loaded with food, blankets, all kinds of clothing, horse feed, dog food, water, all kinds of food items.”

Moore said half of the horse trailer went to Boone County with half remaining in Antelope County.

“They just headed out and called our dispatch center and said, ‘We have half a horse trailer full of stuff we’d love to give to your county,’” Moore said.

Among the items donated included expired fire jackets and steel-toed boots.

“We are sending them to hopefully go to the farmers or people who are cleaning mud out of their houses or trying to dig animals out of the muck,” a member of the Haigler Fire Department wrote.

The Haigler Fire Department received a grant to purchase the new boots that were among the donations.

“We are hoping they can be used to protect feet where there is a lot of debris.”

In addition to the coats and boots, the Haigler Fire Department also sent fencing equipment, dog food, horse feed, towels, blankets, water, non-perishable food items, hygiene products and more.

“Anybody that’s facing hard times, whether it’s flood-related or you’re just struggling at this time, these items are for you,” Sheriff Moore said. “This is no questions asked. If people are in need, please come and get what you could possibly use because that’s what it’s here for.”
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The items are available for pick up in the basement meeting room of the Antelope County Courthouse.