Third Mask Distribution Saturday from 12 to 3 PM
Direct Relief staff and volunteers will be distributing free N95 particulate respirators to the public from 12 to 3 pm today at two sites:
- Scolari’s Food Co., 222 North Milpas in Santa Barbara, and
- Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta.
The protective masks are especially helpful for people who must be outside in the smoke and ash and those with respiratory conditions.
Direct Relief is coordinating emergency response efforts with the Public Health Department during the Jesusita Fire, including this mask distribution.
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Author: By Emergency Response on May 9, 2009Category: Emergency Response, USA Work
Direct Relief is a leading medical relief organization, active in all 50 states and 70 countries. It works with more than 1,000 health clinics across the U.S. to assist in emergencies and an ongoing basis, providing them with free medications for people in need. Direct Relief is among the largest medical suppliers to Haiti in response to the 2010 earthquake, has top charity ratings, including four-star and “top notch” rating from Charity Navigator, and a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes magazine.
