Time change 2016: It’s time to fall back 1 hour, 2AM Sun, 11/6, end daylight saving time!

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It’s time to change the clocks again.

Most in the U.S. adjust their clocks backward and forward by an hour twice a year — in the spring and then in the fall.

The time to “fall back” is upon us and to end daylight saving time. Clocks will be adjusted from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier starting on Sunday than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Daylight saving time will return on March 12, 2017 and time will spring forward 1 hour.

Joint Nelsonville Planning and Development and Street Committee Mon, 11/7, 5PM, public invited and encouraged to attend

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Nelso Committee Meeting

The Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Nelsonville Street Committee on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 5:00 pm in council chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the complete street project and biking in the City, as well as, a recommendation from the Planning Commission to grant a use variance for property located at 149 Pinegrove Drive. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Rd 73, Wolfe Bennett Rd CLOSED SEOR Jail to 15875 Wolfe Bennett Rd, Thu 11/3, Fri 11/4, 8AM to 6PM, avoid area

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Athens Co Road Closed

The Athens County Engineer’s Office will be closing Athens County Road 73, Wolfe Bennett Road from the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to 15875 Wolfe Bennett Road in York Township, Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.  The roadway will be open to local traffic, but drivers should expect delays.  Please avoid this area.

Athens Co outdoor emergency warning siren TEST Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield, 12noon Wed, 10/2/16

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Siren Test

The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 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
    • When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
    • 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.