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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: USE COMMON SENSE AND BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS IN THE HEAT THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING.

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USE COMMON SENSE AND BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS IN THE HEAT OF THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING.
LIMIT STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES, AVOID PROLONGED WORK OR EXERCISE IN THE SUN, OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
STAY HYDRATED, DRINK PLENTY OF NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. TAKE BREAKS IN THE SHADE OR IN AN AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING AND USE SUNBLOCK LOTION. MAKE SURE YOUR PETS AND LIVESTOCK HAVE ACCESS TO SHADE AND FRESH WATER TOO.
THE VERY YOUNG AND THE ELDERLY ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO THE HEAT.
ALSO, NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN AN UNATTENDED CLOSED VEHICLE.

Filed under  //  May 2012   Weather Advisories  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

The Plains Boil Order for James Lane has been Canceled

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The Plains Water and Sewer Department announces that the boil order has been canceled for The Plains effecting James Lane.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

AEP Gavin Plant free community Adult/ Infant/Child CPR and First Aid training classes at Gavin plant in Cheshire, Ohio, Saturday, June 9th.

AEP Gavin Plant is holding its annual free community Adult/ Infant/Child CPR and First Aid training classes at the Gavin plant in Cheshire, Ohio on Saturday, June 9th. The class will begin at 7:30 AM and will last approximately until 4:00pm. Breakfast and lunch is also provided at no cost.  This training is open to anyone interested, but you must pre-register with the American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio. Call 446-8555 to register or for more information about the training. Class size is limited.

 

Free Adult/Infant/Child CPR & First Aid

Training Class

Saturday

June 9, 2012

7:30 AM

AEP Gavin Plant

 Cheshire, OH

 Call to register:

American Red Cross Of Southeastern Ohio

446-8555

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

James Lane water line break in The Plains will result in a boil order until further notice.

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The Plains Water and Sewer Department announces that water service to the James Lane is off due to a water line break.  The James Lane area will be without water service while water line repairs are made.  Once service is restored a boil order for the affected areas will be in effect 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.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

The Plains Boil Order Canceled

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The Plains Water and Sewer Department announces that the boil order has been canceled for The Plains effecting, East First Street from South McDonald to Arbor Drive, Arbor Drive, Jackson Drive.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Travel Advisory for Wayne National Forest Monday Creek Trail System 5/17/12 to 10/1/12 for Trail Maintenance

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Nelsonville, OH – From Thursday, May 17, 2012 until October 1, 2012, the Monday Creek OHV Trail System on the Wayne National Forest Athens Ranger District will be undergoing several trail bridge replacements along the Main Corridor Trail, from New Straitsville Trailhead to Monday Creek Trailhead.  

The trail will remain open during this time, with temporary reroutes around each trail bridge reconstruction site.  We urge riders to exercise caution when approaching the reroutes and to modify your speed accordingly.

The Athens Ranger District bridge replacement project is being conducted to increase public safety and watershed protection. The new bridges will allow the Forest Service’s trail maintenance equipment to more easily cross streams when maintaining trails.  Though some trail bridges are being widen at this time, there are no plans in place to widen trail routes to accommodate off-highway vehicles (OHV) greater than 50 inches wide.

For more information, contact Wayne National Forest at (740) 753-0101.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

The Plains water line repair Fri, 5/18/12 will result in a boil order for E. First St, Arbor Dr, Jackson Dr.

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The Plains Water and Sewer Department announces that water service to the following areas in The Plains will be without water service while water line repairs are made, starting at 8:00 am Friday, May 18th.  East First Street from South McDonald to Arbor Drive, Arbor Drive, Jackson Drive.  Once service is restored a boil order for the affected areas will be in effect 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.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Village of Buchtel Boil Order Has Been Canceled

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The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department announces that the boil order for First St. State Route 78 to 12th Street and 12th Street to Nelsonville has been canceled.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Village of Buchtel boil order for First St, SR 78 to 12th St and 12th St to Nelsonville until further notice.

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The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department announces that First St. State Route 78 to 12th Street and 12th Street to Nelsonville will be without water service while a water leak is repaired.  Once service is restored a boil order for the affected areas will be in effect 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.

Filed under  //  May 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Village of Buchtel boil order has been cancelled.

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The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department announces that the boil order for the Village of Buchtel has been cancelled.

Posted by Athens County PIO Network