Shortages of PPE and hand sanitizer have been reported across the globe. Even our first responders, the vital front line in the war against COVID-19, have experienced such shortages. At Duke Energy, Theo Lane and his counterparts saw this as a problem they could help solve.
“Duke Energy got word that there was a concern about resources in regard to COVID equipment for first-responders,” said Lane. “So, we got a shipment of it and have begun distributing it throughout the state.”
One of the places marked for distribution was the Clarendon County Emergency Services, and they were more than grateful. 500 masks and four gallons of hand sanitizer were handed out to the CCFD. The distribution in-county will be handled by Anthony Mack.
“We would be lost without our first responders,” said Clarendon County Council Chairman Dwight Stewart. “I can’t thank Duke Energy enough for their contributions.”
The City of Manning Fire Department, as well as the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office and Manning Police Department, will also benefit from this.
“The City of Manning is always extremely grateful for Duke Energy,” said City of Manning Mayor Julia Nelson. “They have always been fantastic community partners, and it is no surprise they have reached out again to help our first-responders.”
