14K KN95 Masks Donated To Camden County Amid Pandemic

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Camden County recently received a donation of 14,000 KN95 masks from Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties, and they have recently begun distributing those masks, officials announced.

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Habitat for Humanity to send us these critical resources which are already being put to use by first responders and personnel within long-term care facilities,” Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Office of Emergency Management, said. “Since the start of the pandemic, the availability of personal protective equipment like masks, gloves, and gowns, has put additional stress on healthcare facilities and emergency departments across the country. OEM has been working with partners throughout the region to ensure that no one ever contracts this disease because of a scarcity of resources.”

The masks were initially donated to Habitat for Humanity by an anonymous donor, according to officials. The organization has been making similar donations to South Jersey counties to help support the community amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are lucky to be in a position to do a small part in helping protect our neighbors in Camden County by sharing our inventory of masks,” Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties CEO Lori Leonard said. “We know the county will make good use of them as the need for masks remains critical. We've seen over these past months how even a single raindrop can make a ripple, and we are happy to help in every little way we can.”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the New Jersey state disaster laws, and is charged with coordinating the efforts of local emergency agencies and organizations during a disaster or natural disaster.

For more information about the Camden County Office of Emergency Management, visit https://www.camdencounty.com/service/public-safety/emergency-management/.