Nelsonville Clean Up Day, Saturday May 17th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Dumpsters will be at the Rocky Brands back lot by the Hocking River. We will take appliances, electronics and furniture, anything but tires! Any volunteers are welcome! People can bring it to the dumpsters or we will pick it up. To request a pick-up, please call the Nelsonville Chamber at (740) 753-4346, http://www.nelsonvillechamber.com.
Do not forget to get out and vote today! Polling places are open from 6:30AM to 7:30PM. Get more information at http://www.athensboardofelections.com
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 7, 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.
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department has CANCELED the boil orderfor 12th Street, Marietta Avenue from 12th Street to State Route 78, Fourth Street, Wilson Avenue, Stephenson Street, Bank Street, South Akron Avenue and Ohio Avenue in the Village of Buchtel. The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department would like to thank Buchtel residents for their time and patience while these repairs were completed.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Planning and Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers to discuss ticketable offenses.
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department announces that crews are making repairs to a water line break. Some Buchtel customers will experience a water outage until the line is repaired. A boil order will be in effect until further notice for 12th Street, Marietta Avenue from 12th Street to State Route 78, Fourth Street, Wilson Avenue, Stephenson Street, Bank Street, South Akron Avenue and Ohio Avenue.
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:
Flooding and has closed the following Athens County roads;
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED UNTIL 11 PM THIS EVENING 4/30 FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WATCH FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED FLOOD WARNING FOR URBAN AREAS AND SMALL STREAMS IN ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 1115 PM, WEDNESDAY 4/30.
AT 258 PM EDT RAIN FALL AMOUNTS RANGED BETWEEN 2 AND 3 INCHES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS RAIN HAS CAUSED STREAMS, CREEKS AND SMALL RIVERS TO RISE. MORE RAIN IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO THIS EVENING. THIS RAIN WILL CAUSE ADDITIONAL RUNOFF, WHICH WILL CAUSE SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS TO COME OUT OF THEIR BANKS AND SMALL RIVERS TO REACH BANKFULL.
A FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR HAS BEEN REPORTED.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE ELEVATED LEVELS ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS AND PONDING OF WATER IN URBAN AREAS, HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND UNDERPASSES AS WELL AS OTHER POOR DRAINAGE AREAS AND LOW LYING SPOTS.
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE ELEVATED LEVELS ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS AND PONDING OF WATER ON COUNTRY ROADS AND FARMLAND ALONG THE BANKS OF CREEKS AND STREAMS.
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.
PLEASE REPORT HIGH WATER TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.
YOU MAY ALSO REPORT HIGH WATER BY POSTING YOUR REPORT TO THE CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FACEBOOK PAGE OR BY USING THE TWITTER HASHTAG, #NWSRLX.
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