The Central RI Chamber of Commerce is continuing to distribute free personal protective equipment to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. The PPE was provided earlier this year by the state.

Businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as supplies are limited. Each business will receive one gallon of disinfectant, and depending on the industry, six cloth masks per employee or six KN-95 masks per employee. Eligible businesses for KN-95 masks are close contact, personal services including barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, tattoo artists, body piercers, massage therapists, and tanning facilities. Businesses who register by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 and are located in Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, Cranston, or East Greenwich are eligible to get their PPE delivered on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Other businesses must pick up their PPE in Warwick. To register, please visit https://checkoutri.com/events/small-business-ppe-distribution-3/.