Kansas has made seven requests over the past weeks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kelly said. The state has asked for 22.3 million gloves, 4.6 million N95 masks, 1.2 million face shields, 10.7 surgical masks, 500 ventilators and testing supplies.
“None of which have been fulfilled,” Kelly said.
At a White House briefing Monday, assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir and Vice President Mike Pence said that they are taking governors’ recommendations into account as new supplies are doled out.
Kelly is also looking to purchase supplies from the private sector. The state budget includes $15 million for the Division of Emergency Management to buy personal protective equipment.
“We have successfully purchased some PPE from normal suppliers. Unfortunately, the unprecedented global demand has resulted in delay or outright cancellation of several orders,” Kelly said.
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“None of which have been fulfilled,” Kelly said.
At a White House briefing Monday, assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir and Vice President Mike Pence said that they are taking governors’ recommendations into account as new supplies are doled out.
Kelly is also looking to purchase supplies from the private sector. The state budget includes $15 million for the Division of Emergency Management to buy personal protective equipment.
“We have successfully purchased some PPE from normal suppliers. Unfortunately, the unprecedented global demand has resulted in delay or outright cancellation of several orders,” Kelly said.
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