First responders across Perth County and the City of Stratford are asking the public for help sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to ensure front-line workers are kept safe in the fight against COVID-19.
The PPE supplies will be used by local paramedics, fire services, police, and hospitals.
If you are a local business or organization that has available PPE supplies in stock for immediate use, please email mcrawley@perthcounty.ca or call Perth County Paramedic Services at 519-271-0531 ext. 514.
The subject line should read "PPE Supplies" and the email needs to state the number and type of PPE available in stock for purchase or donation. Perth County staff will arrange time and location for pick-up.
Immediate supplies needed include: -N95 masks, model number 3M18710, 3M9210 or 3MVFlex. -Other models of N95 may be used after assessment by our staff -Nitrile gloves -Disposable impermeable gowns -General surgical masks -Hand sanitizer and disinfectant with a DIN#
Stay up to date on COVID-19 updates by visiting the Huron Perth Public Health Unit website: www.hpph.ca/en/index.aspx.
Learn how to practice proper hygiene protocols outlined by the Provincial Medical Officer of Health by visiting the Province of Ontario website: www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus.
