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Mary,
Our fire department is coordinating the distribution of masks (see
Governor's program below) but the Town is not purchasing masks or gloves
at this point.
FYI
Tim


Governor Lamont partners with CBIA and CONNSTEP to distribute free face
coverings for small businesses

Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is partnering
with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and its
affiliate CONNSTEP on an initiative to distribute free face coverings to
eligible, essential small businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
Eligible businesses include those defined as essential businesses by the
Department of Economic and Community Development.

“The more proactive measures we can take to prevent the spread of this
virus and keep everyone healthy, the sooner we’ll be able to reopen
operations,” Governor Lamont said. “We were able to secure over 4
million masks this week that have replenished our supplies and put us in
a position to support small businesses. I appreciate our partners at
CBIA and CONNSTEP for partnering with us on this effort to get those
needed face coverings out to essential employees.”

Eligible essential small businesses can request up to two free face
coverings per employee by filling out the form found here.

Small businesses are strongly urged to create their own face coverings
following CDC guidelines. This will ensure the limited supply of
coverings go to small businesses that are struggling to secure their own
supply.

Requested face coverings will be distributed next week through the
municipality in which the business is located. The local municipality
will then contact businesses with a date, time, and location to receive
the requested masks. The distribution will continue while supplies last.
The initiative is intended to help small businesses comply with the
governor’s executive order requiring dace coverings to be worn whenever
social distancing is not possible, including in essential businesses.



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Town of Wallingford
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On 2020-04-27 13:09, Mary Dickerson wrote:
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> Hi All -
>
> I have an outside the box kind of question: Is any town coordinating
> the purchasing of masks and gloves for local businesses? As businesses
> are allowed to reopen, the need for disposable masks (and gloves) will
> increase. Food service, professional services (physical therapy,
> etc.), and personal services (beauty salons, etc.) have never required
> masks as part of their business plan and will most likely be looking
> at a new mask for each employee per day rather than relying on
> employees bringing them from home. Is anyone working on supply chain
> issues and possibly coordinating purchases at the local level?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Mary
>
> _MARY DICKERSON_
>
> DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
>
> Town of Portland
>
> 33 East Main St
>
> Portland, CT 06480
>
> Phone: (860)342-6727
>
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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