Village seeks PPE donations
With global supplies depleting amid the COVID-19 outbreak, personal protective equipment (PPE) is becoming difficult to come by for doctors, nurses, other medical professionals and first responders. The dire shortage of masks, surgical gowns and eye gear used to keep frontline staff safe is now putting them at risk.
If you are able to, please consider donating any extra PPE that you have available to local medical professionals and first responders. The Village especially asks that businesses such as nail salons and tattoo parlors review their stock of medical masks and consider donating. The Village will accept PPE donations from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at the Tinley Park Helipad, 7800 W. 183rd St., directly adjacent to the Tinley Park Police Department.
Needed supplies include:
- Masks (N-95, earloop, surgical)
- Gowns (isolation, non-descript)
- Gloves (nitrile, sterile, surgical)
- Eye Protection (face shields, goggles)
- Infection control kits
- Hand sanitizer (any size)
- Disinfectant wipes (any size)
- Thermometers (forehead only)
All items should be in the manufacturer's original packaging and unopened. Unfortunately, the Village cannot accept open products or homemade items. Thank you for your consideration.