COUNCIL MEMBER SYDNEY HARRISON AND VICE-CHAIR AND AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN HAWKINS PARTNER TO PROVIDE FACE MASKS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL/FIRST RESPONDERS
District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison, and Vice-Chair and At-Large Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II, in partnership with nonprofit Masks 4 America, the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Board of Health Advisor, Dr. Yolandra Hancock, are distributing N95 equivalent and surgical protective face masks to Public Safety/First-Responders (Police, Fire, and Corrections), in Prince George’s County, impacted by COVID-19.
As protective measures against the further community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), executive orders have been issued by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks requiring face coverings, especially where social distancing may be challenging.
Public Safety/First-Responders around the country have welcomed donations of Personal Protective Equipment, including face masks, due to a shortage during the current global pandemic.
Council Members Harrison and Hawkins will distribute the donated masks on Friday, August 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. to Public Safety/First Responder Professionals at the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management, 7915 Anchor St. Capital Heights, MD.
WHAT:
N95 Equivalent and Surgical Mask Distribution to Public Safety/First Responder Professionals
WHO:
District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison
Vice-Chair and At-Large Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter
Board of Health Advisor, Dr. Yolandra Hancock
WHEN:
Friday, August 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management
7915 Anchor St.
Capital Heights, MD 20785
