Advisory
Shanel Y. Robinson, Freeholder Director
Somerset County’s OEM is asking ‘nonessential’ businesses to donate their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies
News from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Shanel Y. Robinson, Freeholder Director
Sara Sooy, Freeholder Deputy Director
Brian D. Levine, Freeholder
Brian G. Gallagher, Freeholder
Melonie Marano, Freeholder
Donations of Personal Protective Equipment Sought
HILLSBOROUGH – Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are low due to the current public health crisis. As a result, Somerset County’s Office of Emergency Management is asking ‘nonessential’ businesses to donate their PPE supplies for the benefit of RWJ University Hospital-Somerset and local first responders.
The types of PPE being requested include:
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Nitrile gloves (any size)
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Coveralls / tyvek suits / medical gowns (any sizes)
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Face shields / Goggles
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N95 masks
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P100 masks / Air Purifying Respirators
Only unexpired items will be accepted.
A drop off location will be set up at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Rd., Hillsborough 08844. Drop offs will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting Monday, March 23. Donations will be accepted through Friday, March 28.
All employees and volunteers working at the drop-off location will be practicing social distancing and maintaining a space of six feet or more. Donors are asked to observe the same precautions.
For more information, contact the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management at [email protected].
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Address/Location
Township of Franklin
475 Demott Ln
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-873-5533