New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
Free mask giveaway Saturday at EHHS
EAST HAVEN — The town will sponsor a protective face mask giveaway at
East Haven High School Saturday, beginning promptly at 8 a.m. and continuing through noon or when supplies are depleted, Mayor Joe Carfora said Tuesday.
There will be a limit of 4 masks per vehicle, Carfora said.
The Fire Department will conduct the May 30 giveaway under the direction of Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli and the East Shore District Health Department Medical Reserve Corps, Carfora said.
The distribution will be a drive-through event and will take place at the loading dock at the rear of the high school. 35 Wheelbarrow Lane. Those wishing to participate must have proof of residency, including either a driver’s license or tax bill, and will not be permitted to leave their cars, Carfora said.
“Unfortunately, face coverings will be around for a while,” Carfora said. “We want to make sure that everyone can have access to a face-covering to be worn when in groups or out in public.”
Earlier this spring, Gov. Ned Lamont passed Executive Order 7BB, which required face coverings for people out in public. The full executive order can be read at https://bit.ly/36vv5U0.
“In addition to masks, we must continue to practice safe social distancing, wash our hands and keep practicing all of the mitigating protocols that we have talked about since the very beginning of this,” Carfora said.
The town was not in a position to supply masks earlier in the pandemic as they were reserved for essential workers, as well as fire and police personnel, but now that the supply chain has loosened up, they are more readily available, Carfora said.
Questions or additional information may be directed to the Mayor’s Office at 203-468-3204.