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Free Forehead Thermometers For Brandon Businesses: Coronavirus
Small business owners in Hillsborough County can request a forehead thermometer free of charge by filling out an online form.
BRANDON, FL — Operators of small businesses in Hillsborough County may request a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer, free of charge, from the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management, a news release said.
The body temperature reading devices have become integral to the coronavirus building entry protocols for workers, and in some cases, customers. Emergency Management officials requested the non-contact thermometers from the state of Florida.
There is a supply of 1,250 available for distribution to small businesses in Hillsborough.The free thermometers will be available as supplies last. There is a limit of one per business.
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Instructions for pickup will be provided at the time the request is approved. Those submitting a request should bring proof of their Federal Tax Identification Number (Employer Identification Number) at time of pickup. To make a request, submit this form:https://hcflgov.formstack.com/forms/non_contact_infrared_thermometer_for_small_businesses
For additional coronavirus resources for businesses, go toHCFLGov.net/BizHelp.
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