By Shawn Looney
The Linnton Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) and Linnton Neighborhood Association joined forces to apply successfully for a grant from Neighbors West-Northwest and Portland’s Office of Community and Civic Life. The grant funds purchased 50 backpacks with supplies to be used in the case of an emergency that might require us to leave our homes. Included in the backpacks are a water filter straw, flashlight and batteries, emergency blankets, whistles, toiletries, first aid supplies, and a checklist that includes other necessary supplies. Our plan was to distribute those 50 backpacks at the August Linnton community picnic. Since the picnic has been canceled, we are now going to deliver them to the first 50 Linnton neighbors who request them, starting September 8. The two ways to make a request: Email looneysters@gmail.com, nancyhiser@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 503-407-1366. Please provide your name, address, and email contact information or phone number so that we can arrange to deliver them to you.