Indy organization offering Hoosiers free solar eclipse glasses, safety tips
The Marion County Health Department is giving out free eclipse-viewing glasses and eclipse safety information at drive-thru events across Indianapolis. The Marion County Health Department is offering free eclipse-viewing glasses and safety information at drive-thru events across Indianapolis. The department's director and chief medical officer, Virginia A. Caine, M.D., is working closely with local hospitals and health care providers to prepare for the solar event. To watch the eclipse safely, the Marion County Public Health Department offers these important tips: To see the eclipse, click here.
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The Marion County Health Department is giving out free eclipse-viewing glasses and eclipse safety information at drive-thru events across Indianapolis.
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INDIANAPOLIS — With the solar eclipse just a few days away, one local organization is making sure Hoosiers can experience the fun safely and for free.
The Marion County Health Department is giving out free eclipse-viewing glasses and eclipse safety information at drive-thru events across Indianapolis.
“As we anticipate this total eclipse, it is critical to understand what it is and how it can potentially impact our health,” said Virginia A. Caine, M.D., director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. “Protecting our vision is paramount, along with the ability of first responders to safely navigate roads that are expected to have a significantly increased amount of traffic that could affect normal travel times.”
Caine is working closely with local hospitals and health care providers to prepare for the solar event.
Here's when and where the free glasses and safety information are being offered:
To watch the eclipse safely, the Marion County Public Health Department is offering these important tips:
For more information on the eclipse, click here.