Firefighters, other unions team up to collect disaster-relief items for western Mass.

Sunday update: Organizers say they are particularly looking for: Water, blue tarps, flashlights, batteries, glow sticks, bungee cords and rope.

Firehouses across the state will start collecting essential supplies for distribution in areas hard hit by the tornadoes earlier this week.

Bring any donations to your local fire station, where they'll be packed up for distribution in Springfield and other communities, by June 9.

The drive is being organized by the Professional Firefighters Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Building Trades Council and Teamsters Local 25.