February 2022

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 2/28/22, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, February 28, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee meeting Wed, 2/23/22, 6:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Kayak ramp grant for old sewer plant
  • Nature works grant for playground equipment at the city park with the
  • Nelsonville youth sports program

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Wed, 2/23/22, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Electric rates for Electrical Vehicle Chargers
  • Trash pickup quantities and additional pick-up stickers

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6AM TUE, 2/22/22, UNTIL 6AM WED, 2/23/22, FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM EXCESSIVE RAINFALL

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County in effect from 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.

  • WHAT-Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
  • WHERE-Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. In West Virginia, Cabell, Jackson WV, Lincoln, Mason, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
  • WHEN-From 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.
  • IMPACTS-Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-A wave of low pressure will bring persistent rainfall to an already soggy middle Ohio Valley from early Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. This could cause flooding of urban and other poor drainage and low-lying areas, along with rises on streams and rivers, which were still running high from rainfall late last week. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM FRI, 2/18/22, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN ON FLOODED ROADS!

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.

  • WHAT-Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • WHERE-A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.
  • WHEN-Until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.
  • IMPACTS-Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-At 709 AM, Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Department of Highways reports numerous road closures due to flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Jackson, Nelsonville, New Lexington, Glouster, McArthur, Oak Hill, Somerset, and Rio Grande.  – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

ATHENS CO WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THU 2/17/22 FROM 2PM, TO 11PM WINDS 10 TO 20MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50MPH EXPECTED

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

  • WHAT-Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  • expected.
  • WHERE-Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN– Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
  • IMPACTS-Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.