Meridian to hold mask distribution

MERIDIAN, MS - The City of Meridian announces a face mask distribution to be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the following locations:

• New Velma Young Community Center Parking Lot

• Sammie Davidson Complex Parking Lot

Masks are being distributed by personnel from the City of Meridian Department of Public Safety and City of Meridian Emergency Response Team.

Mayor Bland will assist with the mask distribution and encourages all citizens to follow state and local ordinances as they relate to practicing safe COVID guidelines.

“We are all in this together,” Mayor Bland said. “We at the City will do our part to help reduce the spread of this virus, and I know I can count on the people of Meridian to do theirs.”

Residents will be allowed two masks per person with a maximum of ten masks per vehicle.

For more information, contact City of Meridian Public Safety at 601-484-6890.