Vernon Schedules N95 Mask Handout Event

VERNON, CT — The town of Vernon is scheduled to hand out N95 masks to "adult town residents" from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at Henry Park.

The town has received a supply of N95 masks from the state for adults only, not for children, officials said. Town residents will have to show identification to receive three masks.

Distribution will follow the same format as Tuesday's home test kit distribution. Town residents will enter
Henry Park from South Street and drive to Fox Hill Tower, where masks will be distributed.

"Building off our successful home test kit distribution event Tuesday at Henry Park, we will be distributing
masks in a safe, orderly and efficient manner Thursday at Henry Park starting at 3 p.m.," Mayor Daniel
Champagne said.

"As we continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are another important layer of protection for
people to consider to keep themselves and their families protected and safe,” Town Administrator and
Emergency Management Director Michael Purcaro said.