The City of Nelsonville announces that the 2013 Leaf Pick Up program is now available to residents. Residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb and then call the City Manager’s Office at 753-1314 when they are ready. Residents are also asked to please not rake them into the street as this will cause the storm sewers to plug up.
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for the following areas until further notice due to a water line repair, High Street from Grosvenor Street to 510 High Street. 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 City of Nelsonville announces Phase III of the Jefferson/Watkins Street Project will begin on Monday, October 28, 2013. Street closures will be Jefferson Street from Columbus Street to Washington Street . Residents on Terrace and ME Street will detour on the alley between Columbus and Washington during construction. Phase II will remain closed to traffic.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Historic Public Square will be closed beginning at 11:00AM on Friday, October 25, 2013, for the Final Friday event. A Hay Ride will be included in the event from 5:30PM to 8:00PM that will run on Washington and Columbus Streets between Jefferson Street and the first alley before SR278. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving through the downtown area.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH.
TEMPERATURES – IN THE LOWER 30S.
TIMING – TEMPERATURES WILL FALL GRADUALLY OVERNIGHT AND HOVER AROUND THE FREEZING MARK FOR DAWN ON THURSDAY.
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.
The Nelsonville Street Department announces that Harper Street will be closed to thru traffic from Poplar Street to Chestnut Street on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM for the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Fall Fellowship event. There will also be horse drawn hay rides on Chestnut Street to DeSteiguer Street , down DeSteiguer to Poplar Street , down Poplar to Second Street , down Second to Chestnut Street . Drivers are encouraged to use caution while driving through the area.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the following streets will be closed to traffic for this weekend’s Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival beginning at 8:00AM on Friday, October 18, 2013, continuing to 5:00PM on Saturday, October 19, 2013. The Historic Public Square, Rocky Boots Way from Columbus Street to Canal Street, West Columbus Street from September Street to Rocky Boots Way and Fayette Street from Rocky Boots Way to Valkinburg Alley. Drivers are urged to use caution while driving in the downtown area due to the number of visitors for the festival.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all city offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2013, in observance of Columbus Day.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Historic Public Square will be closed to traffic on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 2:00PM to 9:00PM for a Car Show/Cruise In and a showing of the movie Mischief. Residents are urged to use caution while traveling through the downtown area.
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville and The Plains will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 2, 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.
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