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(BEDFORD) – The City of Bedford purchased two message boards to be used to get out information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Bedford received $43,099 in Safety and Awareness Funds to help get out information to the public during the pandemic. After the COVID -19, the signs will be used to get out other safety-related information to the public.
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One of the message boards was placed on J Street on the old street department property. The other sign was placed on Mitchell Road, by the Lawrence County Health Department.
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The message right now is informing those age 70 or older to request for a COVID-19 vaccine and to call 812-849-4447 to schedule an appointment.