Be Safe, Wear a Mask!

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PLEASE CONSIDER THESE REQUIREMENTS

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  • TIME REQUIRED:  It takes an estimated 15-20 hours to complete a box of 700 masks. A family of 4 will need 5-6 hours. We hope most boxes are finished within 1-2 weeks.
  • HEALTH:  There must be no symptoms of COVID-19 for anyone in the group/household. You will be asked some health questions at the time you get your kit.
  • INSTRUCTIONS:  please scroll down for instructions and you will need 1 or more staplers.
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Mask instructions

Unpacking the box of masks

How to make a mask

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Volunteers should be able to answer NO to all questions listed below to be able to participate.

1. Do you have any of these symptoms that are not caused by another pre-existing condition?
Fever or chills                                                                Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing              Fatigue
Muscle or body aches                                                 Headache
Recent loss of taste or smell                                      Sore throat
Congestion                                                                    Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

2. Within the past 14 days, have you had contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or having COVID-like symptoms?  
Contact is being 6 feet or closer for more than 15 minutes with a person or having direct contact with fluids from a person with COVID-19 (for example, being coughed or sneezed on)

3. Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for active virus in the past 10 days?

4. Within the past 14 days, has a public health or medical professional told you to self-monitor, self-isolate or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID-19 infection?

Volunteers working in groups should maintain social distance requirements while assembling masks.  We recommend limiting the amount of people assembling masks at one time.

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LIABILITY:  I hereby release and hold harmless United Way of Racine County, Rebel Converting LLC and each of their affiliates, sponsors, agency partners and employees and agents of each of them, from any claims, causes of action or any other liability in connection with any injury and/or property damage (including any injury or property damage caused by negligence) arising from my particpation in volunteer activities. 

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Volunteers will be contacted via phone to schedule pick up of case to assemble. Pick up will be Monday through Thursday 9:30 - 12:30 or other arrangements can be made.  1 case (700 masks) will be given per registration. 

Mask Request Form

We know the need for masks is great. Please complete the below form if your business, group or organization would like to receive masks for your clients. Each organization can request one case of 700 masks. Cases will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.

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One case per organization per request.  One case contains 700 masks.  Cases will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

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Please note that these masks are intended for short-term use (1-3 days). 

LIABILITY:  I hereby release and hold harmless United Way of Racine County, Rebel Converting LLC and each of their affiliates, sponsors, agency partners and employees and agents of each of them, from any claims, causes of action or any other liability in connection with any injury and/or property damage (including any injury or property damage caused by negligence) arising from my particpation in volunteer activities. 

How Did We Ensure Masks Are Sanitized and Safe

In order to ensure safe and sanitized masks, there was an initial verification by the volunteer on the registration site followed by a health status phone call prior to volunteers picking up kits. Once the kits were dropped off, they were in a 72-hour minimum quarantine period before being distributed to the community.