CORNELIUS – Cornelius Fire Department will hold a donation drive for the citizens of Dare County that were affected by Hurricane Irene until Wednesday, Nov. 2.

The items most needed are toilet paper, toothbrushes, shampoo, toys for toddlers, nonperishable foods, Tyvek suits, boots gloves, dust masks and duct tape.

The items will be used to help firefighters and those displaced by the Hurricane.

Firefighters are also in need of box fans, basic hand tools, bug spray, tarps, trash bags and anything else that may aid in clean up.

For any questions, contact Cornelius Fire Station 1 at 704-892-1544.