The Cornelius Police Department will host “Operation Medicine Drop,” an opportunity to bring expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at the Cornelius Town Hall between 10 am and 2 pm Oct. 28 in the parking lot.

With unintentional poisoning deaths on the rise in the state, Operation Medicine Drop reminds parents and caregivers to:

• Keep medicines locked up and out of reach of children.
• Always read labels, follow directions and give medicines to children based on their weights and ages. Only use the dispensers packaged with children’s medications.
• Avoid taking medicine or vitamins in front of kids, and don’t call them candy.

If you suspect poisoning and a child is choking, collapses, can’t breathe or is having a seizure, call 911. Otherwise, take the product to the phone and call the national Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

For more information please call Officer Lawing at 704-892-1363.