Systems are in place locally to provide Hurricane Harvey relief

The Greater Spokane Emergency Management department officials are advising area residents wishing to help out with the Hurricane Harvey disaster relief effort in Texas and Louisiana that sending help from this region could pose problems for transportation into the disaster area as well as distribution once it arrives. In a Sept. 5 news release, department officials are informing citizens that there are systems in place for local donations of clothing and food for the disaster areas.

Residents wishing to donate food, are asked to please consider a local food bank. They can always use donations...