Yakima County Emergency Mgmt Seeks Donations of Protective Gear

From KNDO/KNDU in support of Yakima first responders and healthcare workers:

Yakima County Office of Emergency Management asking public for donations of protective gear for frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreak

The Yakima County Office of Emergency Management urged the public this week to donate protective gear to frontline workers during the OCIVD-19 outbreak.

The organization stated there continues to be a shortage of supplies and are asking the public to provide homemade gowns, gloves, masks, face shields and more.

People can drop off donations at the following locations:

Valley Mall/2529 Main St, Union Gap, WA 98903 from Monday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 15th.

Grand Cinemas/3400 Picard Pl, Sunnyside, WA 98944 from Thursday, April 16th to Friday, April 17th.

Management stated people donating have to stay in their cars at each donation drop off as a staff member will pick up the items.