The Germ-X and flu information distribution has been one of those projects where it was the right people together at the right time. Using the Metro to distribute this information is great because you see a real crossroads of the community at a Metro stop.
Wednesday we distributed information and Germ-X to 2500 people at the Central West End Station. I won’t lie-getting up at 4:00 am has been difficult, but it’s completely worth it if it gets people to wash their hands, cover their cough and stay home if they are sick.
It’s been great how receptive people have been to the distribution. In addition to receiving many whole-hearted thank yous, I’ve watched a number of people read the brochure and use the hand sanitizer on the spot. We’ve also had people come up to us and ask more in-depth questions while they are waiting for their trains. I really think people are taking the message to heart.
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Elena Sabin is the community disaster education specialist for the St. Louis Area Chapter.