On behalf of 64 EMS agencies affiliated with the Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) and representing the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, and the counties of Accomack, Northampton, Isle of Wight and Southampton, TEMS is working to solicit and collect any extra, unused PPE from local businesses. Specifically, we are looking for donations of unused:
Face masks: including N95s, clinical, surgical, or other types
Face shields
Non-latex gloves
Disposable gowns
Cleaning wipes with bleach
Hand sanitizer
Donations can be dropped off at 1104 Madison Plaza, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA or call 757-963-0632 to arrange a pick-up.