A generous donation will help local EMS providers protect themselves from COVID-19 as the pandemic continues.

Tuesday morning Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health donated PPE in bulk to local EMS providers.

During the drive-up event, EMS agencies received face shields, masks, and gowns.

Tuesday's distribution was held at AHN Grove City Hospital.

"EMS professionals have been vital partners to our region's hospitals and healthcare systems since day one of the pandemic. While COVID-19 cases have begun to decrease in recent days across the region, we recognize that mitigation efforts such as PPE use will remain vital to the health of caregivers, patients and our communities for the foreseeable future," said Robert Twaddle, Vice President of Prehospital Care for AHN.

The PPE was given out based on specific needs and Allegheny Health and Highmark Health continue to distribute to 30 EMS agencies across Northwest Pennsylvania.