There is an unprecedented demand on first responders, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Clackamas Fire District #1 is facing a potential shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). First responders use PPE to protect themselves when treating patients and these critical supplies are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Clackamas Fire is urging local and regional businesses who are no longer operating, those in the construction field who have dust masks and respirators, dental veterinary, manufacturing, fisheries, logging, etc. to donate their unused PPE.
Beginning on Monday, March 30, 2020, Clackamas Fire is asking the community to donate all unused PPE.
Items that can be accepted:
- Face masks (N95, surgical, dust)
- Exam gloves, all sizes
- Disposable gowns
- Medical booties to cover shoes
- Hand sanitizer
Donated PPE must be:
- Unused and unopened
- Original packaging is preferred but not required
- If you know neighbors who wish to donate, try to consolidate donations for fewer trips to the site.
- Do not take donations to medical sites and hospitals; they are too busy to receive donations and they want to keep contamination risks down.
Financial contribution:
You can make a tax deductible donation to the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation by visiting their website and click “Donate Now” to be linked to PayPal: https://cesf.us/. Funds will be used to support COVID-19 needs.
PPE Donation Site:
Clackamas Fire District #1 – Fire Marshal’s Office
2930 SE Oak Grove Blvd., Milwaukie, OR 97267
Drop off days and times: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Additional Information:
- Tax receipts are available upon request, please contact: cesfoundation1@gmail.com.
- If you require PPE for your own personal healthcare, please save those supplies for your use.
Need more information or have questions, please reach out to Public Information Officer Brandon Paxton at cfdpio@clackamasfire.com or 503.742.2600.
Please help us spread the word and any donation, no matter how big or small is useful.
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