HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_01_25 JFabian_K95 Mask access_REPLYFrom:Bonnie Obremski
To:fabianily@gmail.com
Subject:RE: K95 mask access
Date:Tuesday, January 25, 2022 3:29:34 PM
Dear Ms. Fabian,
Thank you for reaching out, for your kind words and for all you do to help keep our community
healthier and safer.
I understand the expense of personal protective equipment can add up as the pandemic stretches
into its third year.
As of today, the following locations can provide you with free N-95 (Not KN-95) masks upon request:
• Port Hadlock Library• QFC in Port Hadlock or Port Townsend• Safeway in Port Townsend• Tri-Area Food Bank in Chimacum
…as well as some additional businesses that are members of the Jefferson County Chamber of
Commerce. You may call them for more information at: (360) 385-7869.
Those masks are provided by the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management.
When N-95 or K-95 masks are not available, a well-fitting cloth mask or surgical mask will still offer
you protection, especially when you combine that safety measure with other basic precautions. Free
surgical and cloth masks are still available here at the Jefferson County Public Health office, which is
next to the entrance to QFC in Port Townsend.
There is a chance a limited supply of more masks, including KN-95 masks, may be available in the
near future. Please stay tuned to our social media pages, if your Internet connection allows. Or give
our front desk a ring next week at 360-385-9400.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Bonnie Obremski
Gender pronouns: she/her/hers
Covid-19 Communications Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4478
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From: J Fabian <fabianily@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 5:37 PM
To: Board of Health <boh@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Subject: K95 mask access
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Greetings and thank you for your ceaseless support of the community health through transparency
and access to information and safety.
I have been a constant listener through the past years of the efforts in conjunction with kptz. on
Mondays. I may have missed the announcement but do not have easy access to relisten to entire
meeting broadcast archives.
My hope is you might clarify access and distribution sites in the city limits.
I do not have financial resources to have computer access at home, therefore can not order online
and spend hours trying to determine which masks ate counterfeit.
My main question today has to do with accessing kn95 masks that are being distributed.
I understand the out of port townsend access at qfc in hadlock and the jefferson county library and
how swiftly these masks have been picked up.
I have a need for these masks as I anticipate some appointments and 2 monthly grocery store visits
per month. I did not hear any port townsend access points mentioned and understand the need to
prioritize for workers.
Quite seriously, for those of us who have comorbidities and who have limited resources. We Have
spent hundreds of dollars on hand santization, Masks etc when we can find them for sale during
shortages and now less access to cloth masks with the nose wire to utilize surgical masking
underneath cloth.
( cloth masks do wear out after 2+ years and bless the work of volunteer mask makers!)
I am concerned not just for myself but for others who also have need to upgrade masks especially
when need arises to mingle with mixed vax population out of necessity.
Thank you
Joan in port townsend