The City of Nelsonville announces that the Historic Public Square will be closed on July 25, 2014; from 12:00 Noon until 9:00PM for this month’s Final Friday Event. Please avoid this area.
July 2014
The Nelsonville boil order for all of Saint John Street has been canceled.
The Nelsonville boil order for all of Saint John Street has been canceled. The City would like to thank everyone affected for their time and patience during this event.
Nelsonville BOIL ORDER for all of Saint John Street until further notice, due to a water line repair in the area.
The City of Nelsonville has issued a boil order for all of Saint John Street until further notice, due to a water line repair in the area.
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.
Ready for college? Be ready for emergencies!
If you’re getting ready to head off to college or are helping someone get ready to leave for school, make sure they have an emergency kit.
It can be as simple as an extra backpack with the following supplies and materials. It can be a lifesaver.
Emergency Kit Supplies
- Change of clothes
- Shoes and socks
- First aid kit
- Cash (small bills and change)
- Two bottles of water
- Energy bars or compact food items
- Flashlight (wind-up preferred)
- Mobile NOAA Weather Radio
- AM/FM Radio
- Local paper map
- Small notebook and pen/pencil
- Paper copies of important documents (birth certificate, medical prescriptions, credit/debit card numbers, car insurance, drivers license, medical records, contact lenses/glasses prescription)
- PDF copy of documents on USB drive
- Battery-powered cell phone charger
- Paper list of important phone numbers
- Cell phone apps for emergency info
- Package of wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, personal hygiene supplies
- Rain poncho
- Space blanket and small pillow
- Matches and candle
- Program ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number into cell phone contacts or on lock screen image
When students get to the college or university campus, they should get information on local and/or campus emergency alert systems. They’re typically texts or calls to the student’s cell phone.
Parents can sign up for these alerts as well to know what’s going on at the student’s college or university.
If the student is living in a dormitory or school administered housing, find out where the emergency or storm shelters are. If they’re living off campus, know where the “safe room” is in the apartment or house.
Know the difference between a lockdown order and shelter-in-place.
Lockdown usually means that the classroom, dorm or housing doors should be locked, windows closed and no one let into the building until police or security gives the OK.
A shelter-in-place order is used when dangerous chemical agents have been released into the air due to an accident. Persons should turn off all furnace and ventilation systems; enter a room with few or no windows and then seal windows, doors, vents and electrical outlets with plastic sheeting and tape. They should monitor radio and/or television for an all-clear order.
In case of severe weather, students should move to the shelter area in the building they’re in. This is usually in a basement, stairway or an interior room without windows.
For more information about being prepared for emergencies, visit: http://www.athenscountyema.org
Nelsonville Farmers Market tomorrow Sat, 7/19 from 10a-12pm corner of Washington St and Fort St.
Don’t forget to stop out to the Nelsonville Farmers Market tomorrow Sat, 7/19 from 10a-12pm corner of Washington Street and Fort Street.
Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Mon, 7/21, 5PM, Council Chambers, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Finance Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, July 21, 2014, at 5:00PM in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville Aquatic Center night swim Fri, 7/18, 8PM to 10PM, age 5 and up $2 a person, Pool Passes do not apply
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Aquatic Center will hold a reduced price night swim on Friday, July 18, 2014, from 8:00PM – 10:00PM. Cost for all swimmers age 5 and up will be $2.00 per person. Pool Passes do not apply.
The Nelsonville Boil Order for SR691 and Kimberly Rd has been CANCELED!
The City of Nelsonville has CANCELED the boil order for 15468 to 15420 State Route 691 and 15275 to 14455 County Road 1, Kimberly Road. Thank you to our customers for their patience and understanding during this event.
Athens Co Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight Mon, 7/14, Watch for Changing Weather Conditions!
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 12 midnight tonight, Monday, 7/14. Watch for changing weather conditions.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN ATHENS COUNTY INCLUDING UNTIL 415 PM, SUN. 7/13, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENED!
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN ATHENS COUNTY INCLUDING UNTIL 415 PM, SUN. 7/13!
SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENED. PLEASE REPORT HAIL OR STRONG WIND TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.
YOU MAY ALSO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER BY POSTING YOUR REPORT TO THE CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FACEBOOK PAGE OR BY USING THE TWITTER HASHTAG, #NWSRLX.
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