The answer to people left homeless and helpless since last December's storms might be parked in your driveway. In a nearly unprecedented move, the state is asking you to donate your R.V.

Three trees toppled during the December storms and shattered Floretta Richmond's home. The financial aftermath overwhelmed her life, which depends on social security. There has been no state or federal help for Richmond. The widow has stayed in a friend's trailer.

"I'm right back to the day when my husband died - with nothing. Every extra dime I had I put into this place," she said.

Toney Raines with Washington Emergency Management said help is on the way.

"Right now they're in the darkest hour of their life," he said. "When you take and put them in low income category, and you destroy their home because of natural disasters, where can they go?"

Raines says the answer comes from a place the state has rarely gone before. The state is urging people to donate R.V.s in good condition to replace homes splintered by storms. Donors can even deduct the donation on their taxes.

Richmond is one of ten people or families who are too poor to rebuild on a state list to receive the donated R.V.s and other goods.

"Once we give her the R.V. we're not going to just let go and forget Floretta," Raines said.

That's only if you remember to give.

If you're considering donating an R.V. in good condition, call Raines at 253-426-2745.