January 2018

Slippery Road Conditions May Develop Across the Area! Use caution on untreated area roads, bridges and overpasses!

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Icy Conditions

Slippery Road Conditions May Develop Throughout the Area Overnight! Temperatures will slowly fall through the 30s and into the 20s tonight. With moisture from earlier rain, and spotty drizzle overnight, icy spots may result in slippery roads and hazardous driving conditions. Drivers are urged to use caution on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses.

Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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Snow Emergency 2

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 8, 2018, 05:40 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO MONDAY, 1/8/18, 4AM TO 2PM, SNOW AND ICE EXPECTED!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County for Monday, 1/8/18 from 4AM until 2PM.

  • WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky.
  • WHEN – From 4 AM to 2 PM Monday, 1/8/18.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Icy road conditions are likely even after air temperatures rise above freezing on Monday due to the below freezing road surfaces. Motorists can expect slick spots into Monday afternoon, especially on roads left untreated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

Nelsonville boil order Burr Oak Blvd Runyon to Sylvania, Blair Ct, Sylvania, Woodlane, Sandy Ln, Carbon Hill Buchtel Rd

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Nelso Boil Order

The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Burr Oak Boulevard from Runyon Lane to Sylvania Avenue. Blair Court, Sylvania Avenue, Woodlane Drive, Sandy Lane Carbon Hill Buchtel Road Nelsonville customers ONLY 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 recommended 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.

WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 3PM, SAT, 1/6/18, WIND CHILL -5 TO -15!

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Wind Chill Advisory

Wind chill advisory in effect for Athens County until 3PM, Saturday, 1/6/18!

  • WHAT – Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Until 3 PM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Nelsonville Planning Commission meeting CANCELED tonight, rescheduled Tue, 1/9/18, 6:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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Nelso planning comm MTG

The Nelsonville City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 6:30PM has been CANCELED.  The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 6:30PM in council chambers at City Hall, weather permitting.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.