Casa of the Heartland is looking for more help with the 90 miles in their shoes program. Organizers are almost at their goal of participant, with 62 of the hopeful 90 volunteers are signed up for the event. More information can be found on casa’s website.
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Local health departments have received and administered the first of many COVID-19 vaccines. Last week, posts from the Breckinridge county and Grayson county health departments made the announcement that they had received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Both departments say they have begun administering vaccines to both frontline healthcare workers, as well as first responders. Grayson county officials say they are in Phase 1A, and will continue to vaccinate first responders and healthcare workers.
With a growing number of healthcare and frontline workers receiving initial doses of the vaccine, officials who have been around the development of the vaccine are encouraging confidence in it. Second district Congressman Brett Guthrie has been a part of the development of COVID-19 vaccines since the beginning. Being a member of the House’s Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Guthrie says he has plenty of confidence in the vaccines after their testing and authorization.
Guthrie says that when individuals are able to take the vaccine, to always talk first with their healthcare provider.
As the days and nights get colder, it becomes even more important to take precautions for the possibility of being stranded in the cold. Meade County Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson says that having a winter preparedness kit in one’s vehicle is of the utmost importance.
In addition, Dodson recommends ensuring that any vehicle that will be taking the road is ready to do so in wintry conditions. This includes checking tires and gas tanks to ensure the safest experience possible on the road.
Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland will be operating their mobile food pantry this week. The event, which is in cooperation with Elizabethtown government, will serve to bring food to those in need during this difficult time.
More information regarding who the food pantry will be serving, as well as times of operation, can be found on Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland’s Facebook page.