The City of Nelsonville will be CLOSING Rocky Boots Way from Canal Street to Fayette Street on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM for erection of Nelsonville’s Iron Arch that honors the history of the area and leads to Nelsonville’s Historic Public Square. Citizens are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 2 AM THURSDAY 5/15 THROUGH 8AM FRIDAY 5/16.
THE SOILS ARE MOIST TO WET ACROSS THE AREA. A FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH THIS FRONT COULD PRODUCE FLOODING RAINS. THESE RAINS WILL MAINLY AFFECT SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, LOW SPOTS AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT RISES ON ALL THE RIVERS ACROSS THE REGION.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS. 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.
A TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 9PM WEDNESDAY, 5/14, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.
REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
Nelsonville City Council has a regular meeting on Monday, May 12th, starting at 7:00 pm. The meeting is in City Council Chambers at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio. The public is encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Street Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the City Manager’s Conference. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville Clean Up Day, Saturday May 17th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Dumpsters will be at the Rocky Brands back lot by the Hocking River. We will take appliances, electronics and furniture, anything but tires! Any volunteers are welcome! People can bring it to the dumpsters or we will pick it up. To request a pick-up, please call the Nelsonville Chamber at (740) 753-4346, http://www.nelsonvillechamber.com.
Do not forget to get out and vote today! Polling places are open from 6:30AM to 7:30PM. Get more information at http://www.athensboardofelections.com
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 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
a) When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
b) 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;
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.
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department has CANCELED the boil orderfor 12th Street, Marietta Avenue from 12th Street to State Route 78, Fourth Street, Wilson Avenue, Stephenson Street, Bank Street, South Akron Avenue and Ohio Avenue in the Village of Buchtel. The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department would like to thank Buchtel residents for their time and patience while these repairs were completed.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Planning and Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers to discuss ticketable offenses.
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