The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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Nelsonville Civil Service Commission meeting Wed, 8/17/16 at 2PM, City Hall, public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville Civil Service Commission announces that they will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm at City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive. The meeting is being held to discuss testing for the Police Chief position. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Buchtel water outage Wilson Ave, Stephenson St, Fork St, Happy Hollow Rd, boil order until further notice for these areas
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department announces that crews are making repairs to a water line break. Buchtel customers on Wilson Avenue, Stephenson Street, Fork Street and Happy Hollow Road will experience a water outage until the line is repaired. A boil order will be in effect until further notice for these areas.
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 recommend 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.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FRI, 8/12, 1PM TO 8PM TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HEAT, CHECK ON ELDERLY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1PM THIS AFTERNOON FRIDAY, 8/12 UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING.
- HEAT INDEX VALUES – UP TO 102 DUE TO TEMPERATURES AROUND 90 AND DEWPOINTS IN THE LOWER 70S.
- TIMING – 1PM TO 8PM. MID TO LATE AFTERNOON WILL BE THE HOTTEST TIME PERIOD.
- IMPACTS – HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION AND OTHER HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES CAN QUICKLY OCCUR IF YOU SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME OUTDOORS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS…STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM, STAY OUT OF THE SUN AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.
TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK, THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1.
Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Fri, 8/12/16 at 5PM, public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville Finance Committee announces that there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 5:00 pm in council chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
SPECIAL Nelsonville City Council meeting Mon, 8/15/16 at 7PM, public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville City Council announces that it will hold a special council meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm to amend appropriations and appropriate monies for the Nature Works grant, as well as appoint a reserve police officer. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville Utility Committee meeting Mon, 8/15/16 at 6PM, public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville Utility Committee announces that they will hold a Utility Committee meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Mosquito Prevention Starts at Home, Simple Steps to Help Prevent Mosquitos
You can protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases during the summer and fall by avoiding getting bitten by mosquitoes.
Your Home
Prevent mosquitoes from entering your home by making sure your window and door screens are in good repair and are tightly attached.
Your Yard
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still water. Reduce mosquito breeding places in your yard by emptying, covering, or treating any items that hold water. More tips:
- Empty or treat any items that hold water, such as flower pots, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, cans, and barrels.
- Clean rain gutters, leaves in downspouts, and pooled water on flat roofs.
- Remove unused tires and other items that could collect water.
- Remove containers that may hold water in places that are hard to see, such as under bushes, porches, decks, or stairs.
Protect Yourself and Your Family
Mosquito species found in Southeast Ohio are most active in the early evening and nighttime.
- Consider wearing long-sleeve shirts, loose pants, and socks if you spend time outdoors during peak mosquito biting times.
- If you are outdoors during peak mosquito biting times, apply a thin coat of insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin to clothing and exposed skin. Read the instructions on the label carefully before using the product.
- When outdoors, cover your baby stroller or playpen with netting.
DEET and Repellents
Adults and children (age two months and older) should use repellant with 25% to 30% DEET. Repellents with DEET should never be used on children under two months of age. After returning indoors, wash off repellent with soap and water. If repellent is applied to clothing, wash the clothes before wearing again.
Alternatives to DEET include Picaridin (a chemical repellent) and oil of lemon eucalyptus (a plant-based repellent).
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), insect repellents containing DEET or Picaridin work better than other products. Studies have shown that oil of lemon eucalyptus, also known as PMD, works as well as low concentrations of DEET.
Picaridin should not be used on children under two months old and oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under age 3.
When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub it on your child. Avoid your child’s eyes and mouth, and use it sparingly around the ears. Remember to keep repellents out of reach of children.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, August 2016 Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as August 2016 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City of Athens.
On July 11, 2016, near 4:00 AM, Broney’s Alumni Grill, located at 7 W. Carpenter St., and Red Brick Tavern, located at 14 N. Court St, were illegally entered. A large-framed black male, who was captured on a video surveillance, forcibly entered the establishments and stole various items. (See attached image)
On or about July 26, 2016, several businesses in Athens received counterfeit $100 bills as payment for merchandise. A witness advised the black male passing the counterfeit bills spoke with a distinctive accent. (See attached image)
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited 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.
Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month.
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.
Nelsonville boil order CANCELED for Crihfield Drive, Hillside Drive, Starr Village
The Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for Crihfield Drive, Hillside Drive and Starr Village. We would like to thank the residents affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.
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