The Nelsonville Street Department announces that Poplar Street will be closed between Burr Oak Blvd, SR78 and Hopkins Street, including the SR78 intersection for road repairs on Thursday, May 9, 2013, between 7:30AM and 3:00PM. Traffic will be detoured around the intersection and signs will be posted.
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY SURFACE LITTER AND SOUTHEAST WIND, WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL CREATE AN ENHANCED THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES THIS AFTERNOON.
OPEN BURNING OF ANY TYPE IS CONSIDERED VERY HAZARDOUS AT THIS TIME. ACCIDENTAL ESCAPED DEBRIS BURNS ARE BY FAR THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF WILDFIRES IN OHIO. ALSO, BE CAREFUL WITH HEAT AND SPARKS WHILE OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT OR SMOKING IN WOODLAND AREAS.
PLEASE OBEY STATE FIRE LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ANY BURNING RESTRICTIONS. OPEN BURNING IN OHIO IS PROHIBITED IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS IN MARCH, APRIL, MAY, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 AM AND 6 PM.
The Nelsonville City Council announces the Finance Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 6:30PM in Council Chambers.
Athens County Emergency Management Agency and Athens County Emergency Communications will be testing the Alert Athens County emergency messaging system in the City of Nelsonville on Wednesday, May 8th between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. All test messages will be clearly designated by the phrase, “THIS IS ONLY A TEST”. Alert Athens County messages can be delivered by email, SMS/text message, over the World Wide Web and by calling your home telephone or cell phone directly. Notifications may include: Road Closings, Boil Orders, Hazardous Weather Warnings and various other emergency and community notices.
All wired telephones in the county are automatically entered into the system. But to receive messages on your cell phone or by Email you must register with Alert Athens County. Register now and learn more at http://www.athenscountyema.org. Alert Athens County is built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications. Its authenticated service connects city and county agencies to citizens in real-time, delivering information to residents of geographically targeted areas and neighborhoods.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire responded to a structure fire at the Nelsonville Homes apartment complex located at 900 East Canal Street in Nelsonville at 5:12 pm Wednesday afternoon. On arrival firefighters found heavy smoke coming from apartment 37. Firefighters initiated an aggressive interior fire attack with class A foam and water and were able to contain the fire to apartment 37.
The Apartment complex is owned by Logan Manor Management Company. Apartment 37 was rented by Florence Wollett. Firefighters estimate damage to the structure and contents at $30,000.00. Firefighters believe the fire originated in the bedroom but were not able to determine a cause, but the fire is not suspicious in nature. The Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross was assisting several residence of the apartment building whose apartments were affected by the fire and smoke.
Nelsonville firefighters were assisted by firefighters from the York Township Fire Department.
All fire department units were clear of the scene and back in service by 7:32 pm. If more information becomes available it will be released.
Fires. Road closures. Gas leaks. How will you find out about city-wide emergencies and disasters?
Your safety is our top concern. Early warning helps save lives and property. That’s why Nelsonville wants to make sure you know about emergencies and disasters as they happen.
The Alert Athens County System will let you know about issues that may affect your safety. The Alert Athens County system will allow the City of Nelsonville to contact thousands of residents in seconds so you find out about an emergency right away.
Receive important messages from the city on your phone, email, and more.
Alert Athens County System can deliver messages to you any way you want—on your home phone, cell phone, email, and more. This way, we can reach you in any emergency. We may also use the system in non-emergency situations to let you know about important City-related events, such as meetings, parade closures, or street closures.
How does it work?
The process begins when the City issues a message about a potential safety hazard or concern. Messages will be sent to all standard voice and text communication devices, including listed land line phones, cell phones, e-mail, and more. If you don’t confirm receipt of the message, the system will try to reach your second contact number or email. The system will continue trying to contact you until it receives a confirmation from you.
The success of this service relies on YOU. Having your latest contact information is the only way to ensure that we can contact you in an emergency. Please update your contact information as soon as possible. Updating is easy and only takes a few minutes, just go to http://www.athenscountyema.org and click on the link or http://miniurl.com/z0mu.
Thank you in advance for you cooperation and participation in this important program.
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville and The Plains will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. This time change is so Athens County can participate in the statewide tornado drill. 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 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY.
TEMPERATURES – IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S
TIMING – LATE TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
IMPACTS – SENSITIVE VEGETATION COULD BE DAMAGED OR KILLED
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS POSSIBLE. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Historic Public Square will be closed for April’s Celebrating the Student Artist Final Friday on Friday, April 26, 2013, beginning at Noon and will reopen at 9:00PM. Travelers are encouraged to use caution while driving through the area.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM SUNDAY 4/21. THE FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
TEMPERATURES: IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S
TIMING: LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
IMPACTS: SENSITIVE PLANTS COULD BE DAMAGED OR KILLED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.
