Thurston County Emergency Management Collects PPE for COVID-19 Response

Thurston County Emergency Management is currently collecting personal protective equipment (PPE) to distribute to local healthcare facilities, first responders, and essential personnel to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Items needed include both surgical and disposable gowns, Tyvek suits, hair caps, eye protection/goggles, face shields, gloves, respirator masks, surgical masks and mask extenders. “Homemade masks and PPE not of medical grade will be given to essential employees and the public,” according to a news release from Thurston County. 

Donations can be made to the following locations: 

• Thurston County Emergency Management, 9521 Tilley Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512, 360-867-2800

• Lacey Fire Department, 1231 Franz St., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-491-2410

• Olympia Fire Department, 100 Eastside St. SE, Olympia, WA 98506, 360-753-8348

• Tumwater Fire Department, 311 Israel Rd. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-754-4170.