Steelers Help Provide Masks For Elections Officials Ahead Of Election Day
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With Election Day looming and the Coronavirus pandemic still being battled, the Steelers have teamed up with a local organization to help provide masks for elections officials.
In a tweet shared by Allegheny County, the Steelers have partnered with Citrone 33, a local foundation to donate 5,000 masks to Allegheny County.
The @steelers partnered with Citrone 33 to donate 5,000 masks to Allegheny County lead men and rovers who will distribute them to polling places in use for Tuesday's election
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) October 30, 2020
The donation will allow elections officials to safely perform their duties amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/GT5qmEbsAi
The masks will be distributed to polling places to help protect the health of elections officials.
Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar is also urging voters to wear a mask, but says no voter will be turned away.