New donation centers

Two new centers have been set up to accept help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Port Angeles, a Volunteer and Donation Center will open at the Vern Burton Community Center on Monday. Hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The entrance will be on the northeast side of the building at 308 E. Fourth St.

For more information, contact Becca Yucha, volunteer coordinator at byucha@co.clallam.wa.us.

In Sequim, the Emergency Coordinating Center has established a Donation Drop-off Center at Greywolf Elementary School at 171 Carlsborg Road.

Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Donors are asked to drive through the north gate of the school and circle around to the back of the building. They are to stay in their cars while volunteers meet them to accept donations.

Especially needed are personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves, organizers said.

Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes also are needed.

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