The Ocean Center that’s known for conventions and events has transformed into a distribution hub that’s housing life-saving equipment for those who need it the most. “We want to be ahead of things as quickly as we can,” Deputy Director for Volusia County’s Department of Public Protection Mark Swanson said. “Masks, gowns, gloves, face shields.
Things that first responders, nursing home staff and hospitals need to take care of their patients.” Swanson said the supplies are leaving the center as fast they’re being shipped in. [Interactive map: Florida cities with coronavirus cases] He said organizations order supplies through the state, then volunteers work to categorize the supplies they receive daily. “They sign up, the orders get shipped