FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 12NOON TODAY, FRI, 3/17/17, WATCH FOR ICE ON ROADS AND WALKWAYS

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Freezing Rain Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect until 12 noon today, Friday, March 17th.

Patchy freezing rain is possible through the remainder of the morning hours. In some cases, the freezing rain may only occur in trace amounts, but this is enough to cause slick roads, creating hazardous driving conditions. Other surfaces will be affected as well, such as sidewalks and driveways.

Other wintry precipitation types are possible, such as sleet and brief light snow resulting in trace accumulations.

  • HAZARD TYPES – Patchy freezing rain.
  • TIMING – Through noon.
  • IMPACTS – The freezing rain will create slick roadways and other surfaces.
  • TEMPERATURES – Lower 20s rising into the 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Athens Co Outdoor Warning Siren TEST Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield, 950AM Wed, 3/22, Statewide Tornado Drill

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Statewide Tornado Drill 2017

The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 9:50AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 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 March test is at 9:50AM as part of the statewide tornado drill. 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
    1. When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
    2.  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;

  1. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
  2. 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.
  3. Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nelsonville Community Clean-up Day, Sat 4/8/17, Free Dumpsters from 9AM to 1PM Rocky Brands’ back parking lot, NO TIRES!

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Nelso Community Clean-Up Logo

Got Junk?? To help keep our town beautiful Rocky Community Improvement Fund, Rocky Brands, Inc., Nelsonville Rotary Club, Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hocking College, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling have once again combined forces to sponsor a Community Clean-up Day, Saturday, April 8, 2017.

There will be free dumpsters for trash drop off located in Rocky Brands’ back parking lot, by the Hocking River. The dumpsters will be available from 9 to 1 pm only. We’ll take any items except tires! This is a great opportunity to get some items out of your house, yard, garage, or porch that are too large for traditional trash service. First load being dropped off is free; after that it’s $5 a load.

Drop off on the day of or call the Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce at 740-753-4346 or email a message to info@nelsonvillechamber.com to schedule pickup.

Nelsonville BOIL ORDER issued for Grovsenor St and Marietta Rd water customers, take steps to boil water!

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Nelso Boil Order

The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Grovsenor Street and Marietta Road water customers in Nelsonville 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 recommended 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.