Pierce County Now Providing Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Businesses.

May 20, 2020

Pierce County is now making personal protective equipment (PPE) available to Pierce County businesses for free, in an effort to assist them with COVID-19 workplace safety practices, along with protecting employees and customers. PPE products available include disposable, non-surgical masks, and infrared forehead thermometers. Businesses are able to put in a request for PPE while supplies last.

This program is funded through the $158 Million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Pierce county will focus a total of $30 Million on recovery projects and economic stabilization efforts.

To receive PPE, complete the request form at www.PierceCountyWA.gov/BusinessPPE and select what type of PPE is needed.  Items are scheduled to be distributed June 1 – June 3. Businesses who request PPE will receive additional information as to how to pick up PPE from Pierce County locations.

For more information, contact the Pierce County Economic Development Department at (253) 798-6150 or PCBizPPE@piercecountywa.gov.