Port Washington Coronavirus: FD In Need Of Medical Supplies

PORT WASHINGTON, NY—To help its first responders stay safe and to minimize the risk of them contracting the coronavirus when responding to calls, the Port Washington Fire Department is asking the community to consider donating medical supplies.

According to the fire department, its members are in need of:

• N95 Surgical Masks in unopened container/boxes
• Eye protection such as goggles and face shields
• Nitrile Gloves in unopened boxes which have not expired
• Disposable medical gowns (paper which are fluid resistant or plastic)
• Shoe cover/booties
• No-Touch thermometers
• Antibacterial and disinfecting wipes – typically alcohol or bleach based
• Disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol)
• Hand Sanitizer

Donations can be dropped off to the Port Washington Fire Department headquarters, which is located at 423 Port Washington Blvd. in Port Washington. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For additional information or questions, residents can call the fire department at 516-883-2200.

To keep up to date with coronavirus developments in New York, sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletter.

Coronavirus in New York:

• 3-Week-Old LI Infant Is Youngest U.S. Coronavirus Patient
• How LI Mom With Coronavirus Wants To Help Fellow 'Survivors'
• Nassau County Releases Map To Track Coronavirus Cases
• Baby With New Heart Quarantined: Why Staying Home Saves Lives
• Community Feeds Hungry Children After Coronavirus Closes Schools
• New York State Of Emergency: What Does It Mean And Why?
• Doctors Use Tents, Car Exams, Hotlines To Prevent Coronavirus Spread
• Businesses Modify Practices Amid COVID-19 Worries
• Coronavirus: Expert Explains Cluster, Containment, Testing
• NY Coronavirus Wrecking State And Local School Budgets: Cuomo