The Nelsonville City Council Planning and Development Committee and the Nelsonville City Planning Commission will meet in joint session at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive review a revocable license request from Rocky Brands, Inc. and Hocking College to install and maintain landscape and signage features at the Diamond Brick Road, John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive and West Washington Street roundabout. The public is invited to attend.
The City of Nelsonville has issued a new boil order for 15468 to 15420 State Route 691 and 15275 to 14455 County Road 1, Kimberly Road 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 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.
The Athens County Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. Free pool party at the Nelsonville pool will be held tomorrow July 11th, 2014 from 8p.m. to 10p.m. for Elementary and Middle School age kids.
The Nelsonville Street Department announces that on Saturday, July 12, 2014, Harper Street from Chestnut Street to Poplar Street will be closed from 9:00AM to 3:00PM for the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Family Fun Day. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving in the area.
The Nelsonville Street Department will be closing West Franklin Street between Madison Street and Adams Street on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM for pavement repairs. Citizens are urged to find alternative routes through the area.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTAORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8 PM, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014.
REMEMBER, A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
The Nelsonville Farmers Market, Saturday, July 12, from 10am-12pm. Located just off the Public Square in the parking lot across from Stuart’s Opera House. The Gold Family Farm will now be able to accept both WIC Farmers Market Coupons and the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons, Stop by and see them, and all the market vendors.
The Nelsonville Street Department will be closing West Franklin Street between Madison Street and Adams Street on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM for pavement repairs. Citizens are urged to find alternative routes through the area.
Thunder In The Valley, Fireworks Spectacular was another great success this year. Thank you to everyone who help sponsor this years show! Also thank you to all the people who came out every year help us celebrate our nations independence with style and class. Have a safe holiday weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Local residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.
The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.
1) Severe Weather
a) When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
b) When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening and heavy rains), for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
2) When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening areas of Athens County and protective action should be taken immediately.
3) When a public safety emergency occurs the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and civil disturbances.
When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;
DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.
Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
Carry a battery operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
The Athens County SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies, therefore you should immediately seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.
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