Pierce County businesses can get free masks, thermometers to help deal with COVID-19
Pierce County will provide local businesses free non-surgical masks and no-touch infrared forehead thermometers to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety practices.
The Pierce County Economic Development is distributing 1 million disposable masks and 20,000 digital thermometers — with a limit of one per business, county spokesperson Emmi Buck said.
The equipment will be distributed June 1-3, and businesses must fill out a form to indicate what personal protective equipment is needed. Approved businesses will learn more details on pick-up locations, Buck said.
The program is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal dollars.
“Due to large volumes and speed required to get these items to the community, the PPE was acquired from China,” Buck said in an email. “PPE requests will be processed in the order they are received and will be fulfilled as long as supplies last.”
All Pierce County private sector businesses, including nonprofits, are welcome to submit a application, Buck said. For more information, contact the Pierce County Economic Development Department at 253-798-6150 or PCBizPPE@piercecountywa.gov.
