Don’t forget to set those clocks back 1 hour before going to bed this Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on Sunday morning at 2:00 am. This is a great time to change all your smoke detector batteries and replace any smoke detector that is more than 10 years old. Winter time usually marks an uptick in home fires. Gently clean dust from all smoke detectors with a vacuum cleaner and make sure each unit has fresh batteries and sounds an alarm when you press the “Test” button.
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville and The Plains will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 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.
Athens Co is under a SEVERTHUNDERSTORM WARNING until 2:45AM Friday, 11/1/13!! Seek shelter if needed!!
ATHENS CO IS UNDER A SEVERE THUNDER STORM WATCH UNTIL 4AM FRIDAY, 11/1/13, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER!
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 City of Nelsonville Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night is still being held today, from 5:30 to 6:30PM. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children.
Hocking College will host a free annual Community Halloween event at the Student Center Multiplex immediately following Nelsonville Trick or Treat. The event will last from 6-9 p.m. and will include an inflatable playground, climbing, fair food, costume contests, face painting and crafts.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night will be held on October 31, 2013, from 5:30 to 6:30PM. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children.
Hocking College will host a free annual Community Halloween event at the Student Center Multiplex immediately following Nelsonville Trick or Treat. The event will last from 6-9 p.m. and will include an inflatable playground, climbing, fair food, costume contests, face painting and crafts.
The Buchtel boil order for Franklin St, Marietta Ave, Euclid Ave, N Akron Ave, Lauderback Rd, Water Street, Duncan Dr, Oakley Dr, SR 78 & 685 from Marietta Ave to the county line has been canceled. The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department would like to thank Buchtel residents for their time and patience while these repairs were completed.
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 Franklin St, Marietta Ave, Euclid Ave, N Akron Ave, Lauderback Rd , Water Street, Duncan Dr, Oakley Dr, SR 78 & 685 from Marietta Ave to the county line. 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 Nelsonville Water Department canceled the boil order for High Street from Grosvenor Street to 510 High Street. Thank you for your time and patience.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.
TEMPERATURES – UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.
TIMING – TEMPERATURES WILL FALL SLOWLY OVERNIGHT, REACHING THEIR LOWEST LEVELS AROUND 6 TO 8 O`CLOCK FRIDAY MORNING.
IMPACTS – SENSITIVE PLANTS AND VEGETATION MAY BE DAMAGED OR KILLED IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN TO PROTECT THEM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.
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