Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

Snow Emergency 2

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
December 30, 2017, 12:00 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

Athens Co Winter Weather Advisory for snow 7PM, Fri, 12/29/17 to 10AM, Sat, 12/30/17, watch for changing road conditions!

Winter Weather Advisory

Athens County Winter Weather Advisory for snow in effect from 7PM, Friday, 12/29/17 to 10AM, Saturday, 12/30/17.

  • WHAT – Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM Saturday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all of Mill Street until further notice

Nelso Boil Order

The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all of Mill Street until further notice. Boil orders are put into place as a result of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.

Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:

  • Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
  • Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
  • To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
  • Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
  • Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
  • To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
  • Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
  • Dispose of ice cubes.
  • When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
  • It is also recommended you sanitize hands when washing. Again, use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
  • Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous January 2018, Crimes of the Month

AC crime solvers

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as January, 2018 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several crimes which have occurred in the City.

  1. On October 7, 2017 at 11:00 PM, an individual was walking on the sidewalk near 60 N. Court St when he was violently struck in the back of the head. This resulted in the victim falling forward and striking his face on the sidewalk. The victim suffered fractured bones in his face and a brain injury. The individual who struck the victim was described as a light skin-toned black male wearing a black shirt.
  2. During the afternoon of October 8, to the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, an unknown individual(s) stole a utility trailer from the Tractor Supply Company lot located at 1000 E. State St. The trailer is described as a 5 ½’ wide by 10’ long aluminum trailer with a wooden floor.

The Ohio University Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several crimes occurring on campus.

  1. On October 21, 2017 at 9:05 PM, a female was walking near Lot 104, located between Stewart St and N. McKinley Ave, when she was approached by a male. The male restrained the victim and then illegally touched her. The female was able to strike the male and flee to safety. The male is described as white, 5’9” tall, wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a black zip-up hooded coat.
  2. On November 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM, a female was walking on E. Union St (Jeff Hill) near Edgehill Dr when she was confronted by three males. One of the males made an inappropriate comment and she asked what he said. This same male was carrying an unknown object which he threw it at the female, striking her in the face. The three males then fled the area.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering up to a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward.  **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331.  You may also visit our website at http://www.crimesolversofathens.org or on Facebook.

Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities.

Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.