December 2015

DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 10AM SAT, 12/5, USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING, ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME!

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Dense Fog Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH.

VISIBILITIES: AREAS OF DENSE FOG WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. VISIBILITIES OF ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITIES WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO SLOW DOWN AND EXERCISE CAUTION. DO NOT ASSUME THE ROAD AHEAD IS UNOBSTRUCTED. IN ADDITION, FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY ALLOW FOR A FEW SLICK SPOTS TO DEVELOP, PRIMARILY ON ELEVATED ROADS AND OVERPASSES. ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
 A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING, SLOW DOWN, USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.

 

Nelsonville WATER OUTAGE/ BOIL ORDER 7PM 12/4, Buchtel, Sylvania AV, Woodlane DR, Carbonhill-Buchtel RD, until further notice!

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  • Nelso Boil Order

The Nelsonville Water Department announces that beginning at 7 PM, Friday December 4, the water service customers east of Mason City Hill will be without water due to a necessary water line repair. This includes the Village of Buchtel, Sylvania Avenue, Woodlane Drive, Carbonhill-Buchtel Road. The water will be off until the repair is complete. A boil order will be in effect once water service has been restored, 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 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.

Athens County Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested Wed, 12/2 at 12 noon in Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield

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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, December 2, 2015, 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.