Athens County Senior Safety Day set for Thu, 5/17/18, 10AM to 2PM, Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W Union St, Athens

AC Senior Safety Day Logo

May is Older Americans Month across the nation. Athens County is highlighting this celebration with Athens County Senior Safety Day on Thursday, May 17th at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 West Union Street in Athens, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.  Many groups from around Athens County have been working for months to plan a fun and informational event for everyone.

Information and services available at the event are;

  • Door Prizes
  • Free Give-A-Ways
  • Medical Screenings
  • Vehicle Safety Inspections
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Special Needs & Mass Transportation
  • Home Safety
  • Crime Prevention
  • Regional Senior Resources
  • FREE Lunch
  • For information visit our Web site: http://www.athensema.org or call (740) 594-2261

Athens Co Rd 1, Kimberly Rd CLOSED, Perry Ridge Rd to Connett Rd, Mon, 5/7, 8:30AM to Thu, 5/10, 3:30PM, avoid this area

Athens Co Road Closed

The Athens County Engineer’s Office will be closing Athens County Road 1, Kimberly Road, from Township Road 268 Perry Ridge Road to County Road 2, Connett Road in York Township. The roadway will be closed Monday, 5/7/2018 at 8:30AM through Thursday, 5/10/2018 at 3:30PM.  The roadway is being closed for multiple culvert replacements, weather permitting. Please avoid this area.

ATHENS CO RED FLAG WARNING 12NOON TO 8 PM, TUE, 5/1/18 FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, NO OPEN BURNING!

Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Athens County, which is in effect from 12 noon until 8 PM, Tuesday, 5/1/18. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

  • Winds…Southwest 8 to 12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
  • Timing…This afternoon and early evening.
  • Relative Humidity…As low as 20 percent.
  • Temperatures…In the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
  • Impacts…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  • Outdoor burning is not permitted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

ATHENS CO FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM NOON THROUGH 8PM, TUE, 5/1/18, NO OPEN BURNING!

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Athens County, which is in effect from noon today through 8PM, Tuesday, 5/1/18.

  • Winds…Southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
  • Timing…Noon today until 8PM this evening.
  • Relative Humidity…As low as 20 percent.
  • Temperatures…In the mid to upper 70s.
  • Impacts…There is potential for fires to spread rapidly.
  • Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.