The Nelsonville Utility Committee announces that they will hold a Utility Committee meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
August 2016
Mosquito Prevention Starts at Home, Simple Steps to Help Prevent Mosquitos
You can protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases during the summer and fall by avoiding getting bitten by mosquitoes.
Your Home
Prevent mosquitoes from entering your home by making sure your window and door screens are in good repair and are tightly attached.
Your Yard
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still water. Reduce mosquito breeding places in your yard by emptying, covering, or treating any items that hold water. More tips:
- Empty or treat any items that hold water, such as flower pots, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, cans, and barrels.
- Clean rain gutters, leaves in downspouts, and pooled water on flat roofs.
- Remove unused tires and other items that could collect water.
- Remove containers that may hold water in places that are hard to see, such as under bushes, porches, decks, or stairs.
Protect Yourself and Your Family
Mosquito species found in Southeast Ohio are most active in the early evening and nighttime.
- Consider wearing long-sleeve shirts, loose pants, and socks if you spend time outdoors during peak mosquito biting times.
- If you are outdoors during peak mosquito biting times, apply a thin coat of insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin to clothing and exposed skin. Read the instructions on the label carefully before using the product.
- When outdoors, cover your baby stroller or playpen with netting.
DEET and Repellents
Adults and children (age two months and older) should use repellant with 25% to 30% DEET. Repellents with DEET should never be used on children under two months of age. After returning indoors, wash off repellent with soap and water. If repellent is applied to clothing, wash the clothes before wearing again.
Alternatives to DEET include Picaridin (a chemical repellent) and oil of lemon eucalyptus (a plant-based repellent).
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), insect repellents containing DEET or Picaridin work better than other products. Studies have shown that oil of lemon eucalyptus, also known as PMD, works as well as low concentrations of DEET.
Picaridin should not be used on children under two months old and oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under age 3.
When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub it on your child. Avoid your child’s eyes and mouth, and use it sparingly around the ears. Remember to keep repellents out of reach of children.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, August 2016 Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as August 2016 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City of Athens.
On July 11, 2016, near 4:00 AM, Broney’s Alumni Grill, located at 7 W. Carpenter St., and Red Brick Tavern, located at 14 N. Court St, were illegally entered. A large-framed black male, who was captured on a video surveillance, forcibly entered the establishments and stole various items. (See attached image)
On or about July 26, 2016, several businesses in Athens received counterfeit $100 bills as payment for merchandise. A witness advised the black male passing the counterfeit bills spoke with a distinctive accent. (See attached image)
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331.
Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month.
Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities.
Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
Nelsonville boil order CANCELED for Crihfield Drive, Hillside Drive, Starr Village
The Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for Crihfield Drive, Hillside Drive and Starr Village. We would like to thank the residents affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.
Athens Co outdoor emergency warning sirens TEST Wed 8/3, 12noon Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 3, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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