iHM/Panama City Fills Three Semi-Trucks for Ida Victims

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 2, 2021

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iHeartMedia Panama City's "iHeartMedia Operation Storm Relief," a supply drive to benefit victims of Hurricane Ida, collected enough items to fill three semi-truck trailers that were donated by Tarpon Dock Seafood owner Greg Abrams, and Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. The drive was held at a local Walmart on Wednesday September 1 from 6am-6pm. Many community volunteers, including several Bay County Sheriff Deputies assisted in the loading of the trucks. Two of the trucks are in route to south Louisiana, with the third going early next week.

"iHeartMedia Operation Storm Relief" was promoted on all five iHeartMedia Panama City stations and included on-location broadcasts from 92.5 WPAP's Dr. Shane, Tess and Cousin D; Sunny 98.5's John Lund and 99.3 The Beat's DJ Big Boi. The air personalities encouraged the community to stop by and donate much needed supplies including power generators, cleaning supplies, diapers and baby food, outdoor equipment, bottled water, and non-perishable food items.

"Having been through a category 5 hurricane ourselves less than three years ago, we knew what the folks of South Louisiana needed," said iHeartMedia Panama City General Manager Darrell Johnson. "Even as our community is still recovering from that natural disaster while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew it was important for our community to step up and help our Gulf Coast neighbors."

In addition to the supplies, the drive also raised over $10,000 in monetary donations, which was used for purchasing additional critically-needed items to fill the third truck for Hurricane Ida victims.