ANKENY, Iowa (AP) - The city of Ankeny is asking for the public’s help to help protect essential city employees by making and donating protective cloth masks for workers.
City officials are especially concerned for the safety of public works, utilities, park maintenance and office staff, the city said in a written release. The homemade masks would also go to fire, emergency medical staff and police officer to wear while in their stations in between calls. Those emergency responders will wear professional personal protection equipment while on calls where they come in contact with the public.
The Ankeny Fire Department is also accepting N95 masks, surgical masks, disposable coveralls and hand sanitizer. Donations can be dropped off at the Ankeny Fire Department Headquarters, where a bin for donations will be located in the vestibule.
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