Health Department Continues Vaccination Efforts

Efforts slowed by low supply.

The local health department continues to perform COVID-19 vaccinations as quickly as they are receiving supply. As of this past Saturday afternoon, over 1900 people have been vaccinated through the vaccination site located at Indiana University Southeast. Another 1000 vaccinations are scheduled this week.

“Our local health department, first responders, and health care workers are doing a wonderful job of vaccinating as many residents as possible,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Unfortunately, we are being held back by the limited supply of vaccine. I will continue to reach out to encourage state leaders to do more to help expedite vaccinations to residents in New Albany and Southern Indiana.”

Vaccine Registration Open for Residents 80 Years and Older

All New Albany and Floyd County residents 80 years and older can register for the COVID-19 vaccine by calling 211 today after 8:00 AM. You can call 211 anytime from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, including weekends. You can also register by visiting ourshot.in.gov

For additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to the following non-emergency public safety phone lines at:

Floyd County Health Department: (812) 948-4726
New Albany Fire Department: 812-948-5311
New Albany Police Department: 812-944-6411

Mayor Gahan encourages everyone that can to schedule their vaccine as soon as possible.

“It’s important for your health and the health of the entire community,” stated Mayor Gahan. “Your loved ones will thank you for it.”

Stay tuned for further vaccine information.

CITY OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO HELP EXPEDITE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

CITY OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO HELP EXPEDITE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
Mayor Gahan says speed is of the essence.

Late last year, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the City of New Albany. Now, as we anxiously await more doses, Mayor Gahan has offered any and all means necessary to assist the local health officer and expedite distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“The sooner that we distribute vaccines throughout the City of New Albany, the sooner that we can begin returning to normal,” stated Mayor Gahan. “We are interested in expediting the vaccine and getting it out as quickly as possible to all who need it.”

Local health officer Dr. Tom Harris thanked the city for the offer of assistance, and informed us that the Health Department is anxiously awaiting more doses. The health department anticipates further vaccinations could begin as early as January 11th. As of December 31st, 2020, over 2300 people in Floyd County have been vaccinated.

“We stand ready to assist in any way necessary to help aid in the vaccination of the residents of New Albany and surrounding community,” stated Mayor Gahan.

Mayor Gahan Appoints Tom Jones to Floyd County Health Board

Mayor Jeff Gahan has appointed Thomas M. Jones to the Floyd County Health Board. His professional experience and long-time commitment to our community will bring some additional expertise to the board.

“I would like to thank Tom for accepting this appointment during this critical time of the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Mayor Gahan.

Mr. Jones is a financial services professional with over 30 years’ experience. His civic involvement has included serving the Floyd Memorial Foundation (where he recently concluded over twenty-two years of service), the Southern Indiana Economic Development Council (past board chair), the New Albany-Floyd County Education Foundation (founding board member), among others.

Extended Leaf Recycling Hours This Week

The Stormwater Department will be running extended hours on the leaf removal and recycling program this week (November 16). Leaves are falling throughout the city, and crews are working to remove the fallen leaves before they enter our water ways, causing potential contamination or localized flooding.

The Stormwater Department will collect leaves piled in the right of way next to the street. Please do not pile leaves in curbs, gutters, or the street, as this can enter the stormwater system and cause blockages. Additionally, residents can place up to 10 trash bags of leaves out that will be collected during normal trash days.

Best of all, by bunching leaves in the right of way for the City to collect, you can help the turn those leaves into something useful. All leaves picked up by the City’s leaf program are recycled and processed into mulch and fertilizers to be used in the future.

Thank you for your assistance as we work to make our city even more clean and beautiful.