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April 4, 2024

Total solar eclipse less than a week away

 

By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville J-T Reporter

With less than a week until the total solar eclipse on April 8, officials from the Union County Health Department are offering tips on how to prepare.

“Prepare for this event like a winter storm is coming,” Shawnna Sue Jordan, communications specialist with UCHD said.

She encouraged community members to make sure they have a supply of food, medicine, medical supplies and baby food or diapers, if necessary. She said having basic first aid or cold relief supplies on hand can come in handy.

Jordan also said those living in the area should have a full tank of gas prior to Monday.

She also asked residents to chec…

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