Riverside parish answers call for disaster prep “12 Tubs” program

On July 10 St. Catherine of Alexandria parish in Riverside modeled true charity by collecting essential supplies for the diocesan Emergency Operations Collaborative’s (EOC) 12 Tubs Program. The 12 Tubs preparedness program asks each parish in the diocese to assemble 12 tubs of essential items that are most commonly needed by victims of natural disasters immediately after an earthquake, wildfires, floods, blizzards, thunderstorms, or those experiencing socio-economic issues. St. Catherine of Alexandria parish has filled its 12 tubs and delivered an additional 24 boxes of supplies to the Diocesan Pastoral Center for distribution to other parishes that are participating in this relief effort. Items typically include 100-year water cans, adult sweatpants sets, diapers, canned/powdered milk, toothpaste/toothbrushes, hand sanitizers/towelettes, towels/wash cloths, blankets, canned food/vegetables, fruit with pull top lids, canned meat with pull top lids/metal keys (tuna, SPAM), and Tylenol packets (adult/children). For more information, contact the EOC Office: (909) 475-5441 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.