Montgomery County EMA asks for cloth donations for masks

Diego Ternero stacks and boxes finished face masks for shipping at Georgia Expo on Thursday in Suwanee. The company has pivoted from sewing curtains to sewing cloth faces masks. As business restrictions ease companies are preparing to open, but one key ingredient to safety is nearly impossible to find, personal protective equipment. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Diego Ternero stacks and boxes finished face masks for shipping at Georgia Expo on Thursday in Suwanee. The company has pivoted from sewing curtains to sewing cloth faces masks. As business restrictions ease companies are preparing to open, but one key ingredient to safety is nearly impossible to find, personal protective equipment. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency is requesting fabric to turn into cloth face masks.

The agency is asking for individuals and businesses to donate solid color cotton fabric or sheets, preferably white, gray or tan, to turn into masks.

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“Montgomery County greatly appreciates the generosity of our citizens and businesses during this time,” said Montgomery County Commission President Judy Dodge. “We are working diligently with our regional partners to collect and distribute supplies where they are needed most to protect front line staff and citizens.”

Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at St. Vincent de Paul's loading dock at 945 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. on the south side of the building. Ring the bell to the left of the dock for assistance.

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