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PPE donation sites for first responders open in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Two sites in Snohomish County are open and are accepting donations of personal protective equipment for first responders and health care workers.

The sites, located at Willis Tucker Park and Haller Park, are open through Friday. They will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.

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The following donations will be accepted: Disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, medical face shields, medical gloves, medical safety glasses, N95 masks, surgical gowns, surgical masks and Tyvek suits.

Handmade PPE donations will be accepted only at the Haller Park location.

Donations that will not be accepted at either site include nonPPE items, used PPE items, food, drinks and money. Although donations can be made online here.