While many across the state began to hunker down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) was busy assisting emergency personnel with supplies as they faced the virus head-on. With the help of the Missouri State Agency for Surplus Property (MOSASP), SEMA was able to supply fire, law and EMS departments in St. Louis with protective goggles.
Protective gear was needed during a time when many uncertainties regarding the virus was plaguing emergency responses. Protecting the mouth, nose, and eyes was a priority, especially for those responding to emergency issues that included the Coronavirus.
On March, 20, SEMA acquired almost 1,500 protective military goggles. Once back to SEMA’a warehouse, they were distributed to fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS’s in Region C, which covers much of the St. Louis area.
MOSASP was proud that it was able to provide a need during this critical time-especially with assisting emergency personnel.