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Preston emergency responders seek donation of washing machine

April 13, 2020 12:00 am • Last Updated: April 13, 2020 5:11 pm

Preston — Town fire and emergency services departments are seeking the donation of a used clothes washer to allow responders to wash and decontaminate clothing after calls.

The department received a donated dryer, Fire Chief Tom Casey said, and is still looking for a used washing machine to decontaminate their clothes in the event of coming into contact with people who had the COVID-19 virus.

Anyone with a washer to donate is asked to call Casey at (860) 917-4900.

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