Above / A variety of Personal Protective Equipment is needed in fight against COVID-19. (Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Request Personal Protective Equipment for EEH ER
One of American Legion Post 43 members is a Nurse Practictioner at Edward Hospital’s Emergency Department. Edward currently has multiple COVID-19 cases. The ER is often the first place patients will go if they are experiencing severe symptoms and so there is a high risk for care providers to contract the virus without protective equipment.
Items they are in need of (New in Box / Sealed):
-N95 Masks (often used for home improvement projects. 3M is a common manufacturer)
-Surgical Masks
-Medical Gloves
Any Naperville resident with donations who needs front porch “social distancing” pick up for delivery to the ER, contact Jennifer Slown, Senior Vice, Post 43, at jenniferbslown@gmail.com.
DuPage County Report
DuPage County is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist in the COVID-19 response. Businesses, medical and nursing schools, and residents can donate unused Personal Protective Equipment at www.protectdupage.org and locate the donation link on the front page. Those with questions about the donations process may email staff at eoc.logistics@dupageco.org.
Items needed
• Masks: N-95 (equivalent or higher), surgical, or procedural
• Gowns: Isolation and non-surgical (all sizes)
• Gloves: Nitrile, sterile, and surgical (all sizes)
• Eye Protection: Goggles and safety glasses (fluid shield)
• Face shields
• Sani Cloth Germicidal Disinfecting Surface Wipes
“Our first responders and medical professionals are on the front lines of this unprecedented fight against COVID-19. Keeping them safe is of the utmost importance as they continue to care for our residents,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin.
New, unopened items only
Only donations of unused PPE are being accepted by the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM). The items should be unopened and in the original manufacturer’s packaging. Open packages and donations of other materials will not be accepted at the County’s location. OHSEM staff will contact the organization or individual to provide the location and times that PPE donations are being accepted and will distribute donations to police, fire, and medical facilities within DuPage County.
People wishing to donate cash to assist community non-profits in their COVID-19 response may do so through the DuPage Foundation or by donating to the charity of their choice.
People interested in volunteering their time to assist nonprofit organizations may learn about volunteer opportunities at www.givingdupage.org.
Submitted by Kevin T. Sur (External Affairs Officer), DuPage County, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
