Surgical N95 Masks for Ag Industry

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:           August 21, 2020

Through the efforts of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) N95 and surgical masks are available for request at the Glenn County Department of Agriculture.  The masks are for those involved with the agricultural industry in Glenn County.  N95 masks can be requested for pesticide applications and for use in heavy dust or wildfire smoke situations.  The surgical masks are suitable for wearing to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

If you reside in a county other than Glenn, please contact your county’s agriculture department for mask availability. The Glenn County Agriculture Department may be contacted by phone at (530)934-6501 or by email at agcommr@countyofglenn.net. Mask distribution is occurring at 720 N. Colusa Street, Willows, Ca, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm and in Elk Creek at Nancy’s Elk Horn Family Lodge at 2745 Co Rd 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939, during business hours.