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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Dickey County Public Health District has announced a Point of Dispensing exercise for October 7th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

A POD is a Mass Medication dispensing location for general populations in times of biological threats or epidemics. During the event this Friday, Health officials will be providing flue shots in order to practice critical skills for rapidly dispensing medicine in emergency situations.

Dickey County Emergency Manager Charlie Russell states that the exercise is open to all and not just Dickey County residents. Dickey County Health asks that residents to come prepared and dress in layers or a t-shirt so the upper arm can be easily exposed.
The also ask that you bring insurance or Medicare card.

During the exercise, 2nd Street North will be turned into a one way street going east from 3rd Avenue North to 5th Avenue North. There will be express lanes to keep things moving along quickly.

“We hope to never have a biological threat or epidemic, but must be prepared with a plan of action,” they say in a release. “Please come help us prepare for emergencies and receive your yearly flu shot.”

Contact Dickey County Health at 701-349-4348 for more information.