Marco rescue pilots seeking help to rebuild hangar after Irma

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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. A group of volunteer pilots who assist in emergency rescue efforts needs help after its airplane hangar was destroyed by Hurricane Irma.

Send donations to the following address:

Attn: Marco Island civil air patrol
P.O. Box 225
Marco Island, FL 34146

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