Emergency Management seeking PPE donations

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    Due to the nationwide shortage in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management is coordinating PPE donations.

    We are asking local and regional businesses and non-health care industries, including construction, dental, veterinary, manufacturing, breweries, mining, logging, fisheries etc. to donate their PPE.

    Items that can be accepted include:

    • Masks (N95, surgical, and procedural)
    • Face Shields (medical)
    • Gowns – Disposable
    • Gloves – Exam Type
    • Eye Protection (goggles and eye shields)

    Donated PPE must be:

    • Unused
    • Original packaging is preferred but not required
    • Expired is okay

    PPE Donation Sites in Lincoln County:

    North County – North Lincoln Fire and Rescue
    Bob Everest Station, 2525 NW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR
    Drop off-times: 9:00am – 3pm, Monday – Friday

    Central County – Newport Fire Department
    245 NW 10th Street, Newport, OR
    Drop off-times:  9:00am – 3pm, Monday – Friday

    East County – Toledo Fire Department
    285 NE Burgess Road, Toledo, OR
    Drop off times: 9:00am – 3pm, Monday – Friday

    South County – Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue
    145 NW Alsea Hwy, Waldport, OR 97394
    Drop off times: 9:00am – 3pm, Monday – Friday

    Additional Information:

    • All donated supplies will be redistributed to our most vulnerable healthcare partners in need of supplies.
    • You will receive a donation letter you can use for a tax deduction.
    • If you require PPE for your own personal healthcare, please save those supplies for your use.

    Need More Information or Have Questions?

     

    Call Center: 541-265-0621, open March 26 and March 27 from 9am – 1pm.  Hours to be updated.
    Website: www.co.lincoln.or.us/covid
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/LincolnPublicHealth

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