Do you have PPE you can donate? Thurston County is collecting items
Thurston County Emergency Management is collecting personal protective equipment (PPE) to distribute to local health care facilities, first responders, and essential personnel to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
PPE needed includes:
- Surgical/disposable gowns
- Tyvek suits
- Hair caps
- Eye protection/goggles
- Face shields
- Gloves
- Respirator masks
- Surgical masks
- Mask extenders (3-D printed or sewn with buttons)
Homemade masks and PPE not of medical grade will be given to essential employees and the public.
Locations where you can donate are:
- Thurston County Emergency Management, 9521 Tilley Road SW; 360-867-2800.
- Lacey Fire Department, 1231 Franz St.; 360-491-2410.
- Olympia Fire Department, 100 Eastside St. SE, 360-753-8348.
- Tumwater Fire Department, 311 Israel Road SE; 360-754-4170.
Donors are asked to call ahead for operating hours and drop-off arrangements.