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“06880” readers have reacted quickly to Adam Goldberg’s request for Hurricane Harvey help.

The Westporter is organizing a truckload of relief efforts for victims. He’s also donating the 30-foot truck itself, once it arrives in Texas.

Workers in Houston say that right now, the most needed items are:

• Backpacks filled with school supplies
• Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
• New underwear and socks (for all ages)
• Non-perishable foods
• Cleaning supplies and scrub brushes.

People who have already told Goldberg (adam.goldberg@aquafence.com) that they’ll bring clothing to the collection point (Imperial Avenue parking lot this Saturday, September 9, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) should still do so.

But, Goldberg says, the items above are desperately needed too.

He’s gratified by the response so far.

Including the lemonade stand he saw last weekend. Children used his flyer to solicit donations.

He has no idea who they were. But — like Goldberg, and many other Westporters — they were doing whatever they can to help.

Adam Goldberg is a longtime Westporter. His company, Aquafence, provides state of-the-art removable flood barriers that work great in emergencies, but are kept out of sight the rest of the time.

His product was not available in Texas when Hurricane Harvey roared through. But that doesn’t mean he can’t help.

Goldberg is sending a 30-foot truck to Houston. He hopes it will be filled to the brim with supplies — donated by area residents.

He’s looking for:

• Non-perishable food items
• Snack bars, granola and fruit bars
• Cleaning materials and detergents
• Diapers and formula
• Clean blankets and pillows
• Soap, shampoo, deodorant and bug spray
• School supplies
• Toys
• Pet food
• Clean, sorted and folded clothes
• Paper products.

Donations should be brought in boxes and bags, labeled with what’s inside. They can be brought to the Imperial Avenue parking lot this Saturday (September 9, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Please email Goldberg (adam.goldberg@aquafence.com) beforehand, with a list of goods being donated or any questions.

PS: Goldberg’s generosity extends far beyond collecting and delivering much-needed goods. After driving the truck to Houston, he’ll donate it to a relief organization there — for keeps.

He’ll fly home. And no doubt start organizing his next project.

Westporters are doing what they can to help Hurricane Harvey victims. Yesterday, Sammi and Spencer Henske went shopping for supplies.