Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and the Department of Public Works will hold a household document shredding event Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Department of Human Services building, 2801 Emrick Blvd. During the same time, residents will have an opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccination across the street at the drive-through site at Coordinated Health, 3100 Emrick Blvd. Appointments are required to receive a vaccine.

Document shredding will be first come, first served. Residents are limited to three boxes or bags per vehicle, with a 25-pound weight limit per box or bag. Accepted items include accounting records, canceled checks, pay stubs, financial statements, investment transactions, legal documents, medical records, tax forms, etc. Unacceptable materials include junk mail, magazines, catalogs, photographs, negatives and X-rays

The Pfizer vaccine has received FDA approval for ages 12 and up. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to those age 18 and older.

Residents should bring their ID with them to the vaccination site.

To make an appointment for a vaccine at the drive-through site call 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). The COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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