[TVARC] Fwd: Fake Solar Eclipse Glasses: Your Community May Be at Risk

Mon Aug 14 13:43:00 EDT 2017

I'm sending this to as many people as I can.
Unfortunately there are *FAKE SOLAR ECLIPSE SUNGLASSES *for sale out there
and .....
You can cause PERMANENT AND PAINFUL DAMAGE to your eyes by using them.
Inspect any 'solar eclipse sunglasses' you buy and *MAKE SURE* they have
the '*ISO 12312 certification*' on them.  This insures that ultraviolet and
infrared radiation do NOT get through and visible light is attenuated by
99.999%.
I bought 6 pairs at Walmart (out of stock now) and they ALL have the ISO
certification but give a good orange image of the sun.
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILIES.
Best regards,
Bob Averitt

People in your community may be at risk from counterfeit solar glasses and
viewers sold by disreputable vendors.

Fake Solar Eclipse Glasses: Your Community May Be at Risk

Current Issues and Events | Aug. 14, 2017
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Millions of Americans will watch the Aug. 21 solar eclipse and have already
purchased (or will) eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers to do so.Some
of these people may be at risk from counterfeit glasses and viewers
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sold by disreputable vendors trying to cash in on this rare event. Watching
the eclipse with fake protective gear can cause permanent eye damage,
making this a community risk reduction issue.

*Only glasses and viewers verified by an accredited testing laboratory to
meet ISO 12312-2 are safe to use when viewing the eclipse. This standard
requires glasses and viewers to be thousands of times darker than typical
sunglasses.*

It may be hard to tell the difference between genuine protective gear and
fake glasses/viewers as some counterfeit makers are placing ISO labels on
them. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) hasguidance to help eclipse
watchers determine if their eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers are
safe
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In addition, NASA recommends that eclipse watchers refer to the AAS’s
website for alist of reputable vendors selling solar glasses and viewers
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*Fire and EMS departments:* You can help alert community residents to the
dangers of these fake glasses and viewers by spreading the word through
appropriate communications channels, especially social media.

How to view the 2017 solar eclipse safely

Remind community residents that they can experience the eclipse safely, but
it is vital that they protect their eyes at all times with the proper solar
glasses and viewers.NASA safety tips for watching the eclipse
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