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Area residents looking to safely dispose of prescription drugs will get the opportunity this weekend.
The Drug Enforcement Administration will be partnering with nearly 4,000 law enforcement agencies across the country for their 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will be held this Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the DEA, residents are encouraged to “safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, or unused prescription medications to help prevent prescription drug misuse and reduce the potential for accidental overdoses or poisonings.” The DEA says since the program began in 2010, Take Back Day has allowed Americans to safely dispose of 20 million pounds of unused medications.
The DEA and partner agencies will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Liquid products such as cough syrup should be securely sealed in their original container. Syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs will not be collected.
Area drop-off sites include the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office, the Bardstown Police Department, and the Leitchfield Police Department. Search for the location nearest you, or find a permanent drop-off location if you are unable to participate on Saturday, at www.deatakeback.com.
Fort Knox is providing an update on the post’s commissary amid the ongoing government shutdown.
According to a post on the U.S. Army Fort Knox Facebook page, the commissary remains open and is operating under normal hours. Funding is limited, however, and Fort Knox says “if the government shutdown continues, the Defense Commissary Agency may be required to close all commissaries and temporarily furlough employees.”
The DeCA is reducing expenses to extend operations. Fort Knox says customers may experience checkout lines that are longer than usual. Additionally, commissaries are unable to place new orders for paper and plastic bags, so bagging services may be limited, and customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable shopping bags.
Meanwhile, the Fort Knox Natural Resources Branch has reopened the Hunt Control Office to support hunting and fishing activities. The office is open for normal operating hours. Visit knox.isportsman.net for more information on permits, regulations, and season schedules.
Follow the U.S. Army Fort Knox Facebook page for more updates.
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