The Saline County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad has a reputation for helping out in a crisis. Now they're helping out in a pandemic. 

Starting immediately, the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad will begin offering assistance to citizens in the higher risk category for COVID-19, primarily, those with contributing conditions such as compromised immune systems or our more senior citizens, the organization noted in a news release. The service is possible, in part, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Salina Area United Way's&nbsp;COVID-19 Relief Fund.

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According to information from the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, members will pick up essential items for these persons and deliver those to their locations in Saline County. Items such as groceries, prescriptions and other essential items can be ordered through the source of choice with arrangements for the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to pick these items up and deliver them.

To get assistance simply call Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad Commander Bill Cooke at 620-200-2931 or Deputy Cain Humphrey at 785-826-6393. Assistance will be given in the order that requests are received.

"We thank the community and our supporters. Specifically, thank you to the Salina Area United Way for helping to provide PPE so that we may provide this service to our community. Our thoughts are with all of those people local and around the world affected in any way by COVID-19," the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad noted in the release.

<p>The Saline County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad has a reputation for helping out in a crisis. Now they're helping out in a pandemic. </p><p>Starting immediately, the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad will begin offering assistance to citizens in the higher risk category for COVID-19, primarily, those with contributing conditions such as compromised immune systems or our more senior citizens, the organization noted in a news release. The service is possible, in part, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Salina Area United Way's&nbsp;COVID-19 Relief Fund.</p><p><b>READ: </b><a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e9cbb2eeb7f17053602ea5d">SAUW receives donation from KS Gas, awards more grants</a></p><p>According to information from the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, members will pick up essential items for these persons and deliver those to their locations in Saline County. Items such as groceries, prescriptions and other essential items can be ordered through the source of choice with arrangements for the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to pick these items up and deliver them.</p><p>To get assistance simply call Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad Commander Bill Cooke at 620-200-2931 or Deputy Cain Humphrey at 785-826-6393. Assistance will be given in the order that requests are received.</p><p>"We thank the community and our supporters. Specifically, thank you to the Salina Area United Way for helping to provide PPE so that we may provide this service to our community. Our thoughts are with all of those people local and around the world affected in any way by COVID-19," the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad noted in the release.</p>

Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to assist higher risk persons

The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce&nbsp; wants Salina to be strong.

On March 18, the chamber announced that it has launched a website&nbsp; -- titled “Salina Strong” -- to keep the chamber membership and business community up to date on business resources, workforce information, restaurant and retail businesses offering delivery, take-out, and curbside options, health and safety updates, and remote working tools.

The site is located at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinakansas.org/salina-strong.html">www.salinakansas.org/salina-strong.html</a>. It can be used as a one stop shop for information and assistance and will continuously be updated with information.

The full effect of COVID-19 remains to be fully realized but the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is doing everything in its power to provide relevant and pertinent information and support to the business community, the chamber noted in a news release.

<p>The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce&nbsp; wants Salina to be strong.</p><p>On March 18, the chamber announced that it has launched a website&nbsp; -- titled “Salina Strong” -- to keep the chamber membership and business community up to date on business resources, workforce information, restaurant and retail businesses offering delivery, take-out, and curbside options, health and safety updates, and remote working tools.</p><p>The site is located at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinakansas.org/salina-strong.html">www.salinakansas.org/salina-strong.html</a>. It can be used as a one stop shop for information and assistance and will continuously be updated with information.</p><p>The full effect of COVID-19 remains to be fully realized but the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is doing everything in its power to provide relevant and pertinent information and support to the business community, the chamber noted in a news release.</p>

Don't forget: Chamber Salina Strong business support site

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommend that everyone wear face masks when out in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19.&nbsp;

Following is information from the CDC concerning homemade cloth face coverings.

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CDC offers options for DIY face masks

Have a question or opinion about COVID-19 testing in Saline County?

The county has a webpage with links to COVID-19 facts and information about testing. Go to <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">saline.org/coronavirus</a>.

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                    </figure><p>Have a question or opinion about COVID-19 testing in Saline County?</p><p>The county has a webpage with links to COVID-19 facts and information about testing. Go to <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">saline.org/coronavirus</a>.</p>

Check out Saline County's webpage for COVID-19 info

Here's something your kids can do that will brighten the day of others. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KenwoodView/">Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation </a>Facebook page:

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Kenwoodview seeks pen pals for its residents

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COVID-19? Flu? Cold? Allergies? Know the symptoms

Here's what's new at the Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

<p>Here's what's new at the Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalinapubliclibrary%2Fposts%2F10158290100638140%3A0&width=500" width="500" height="681" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

See what's new at the Salina Public Library

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Salina Public Library has announced its new acquisitions. From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a>&nbsp;Facebook page:&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Salina Public Library has announced its new acquisitions. From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a>&nbsp;Facebook page:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalinapubliclibrary%2Fposts%2F10158268184408140%3A0&width=500" width="500" height="662" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Here's what's new at the Salina Public Library

The Salina Public Library has announced its new acquisitions. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

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See what's new at the Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

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Check out (no pun intended) what's new at the Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

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