If you are interested in donating supplies to support local efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak, Wadena County is collecting supplies that may be needed to assist providers of health and emergency services.
Donations are being collected at the Wadena County Highway Dept., 221 Harry Rich Dr., Wadena. Donation hours are: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday- Friday.
Donations of the following items will be accepted:
- N95 masks
- Clear plastic face shields
- Safety goggles
- Safety glasses
- Disposable face masks
- Disposable protective gowns
- New/unopened hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol)
- Clorox/Lysol disinfectant wipes
- Homemade cloth face coverings.
For instructions on making cloth face coverings visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.
If you have questions, please call Deputy Tyler Wheeler, 218-631-7795 or tylerw@co.wadena.mn.us. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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