September 16, 2021 3:35 a.m. 

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have received a large supply of personal protective equipment for local businesses and residents through a partnership program with the Southern Oregon Workforce Investment Board.

A release said the supply included 250,000 face masks, and 3,800 packages of sanitizing handwipes. They have been distributed to 14 outlet centers around the county. The supplies are free on a first come-first served basis for those who would like to utilize them for personal use or for workplaces that need them for employees or customers.

Commissioners are working with various businesses, chamber of commerce locations, churches and city offices around the county that are acting as PPE outlet centers for the supplies. A list of the outlets is linked with our story at www.541radio.com.

09-15-21 Commissioners Receive PPE from SOWIB