Winter Driving Tips: Stock Your Vehicle - Carry items in your vehicle to handle common winter driving-related tasks, and supplies you might need in an emergency, including: • Snow shovel, broom, and ice scraper • Abrasive material such as sand or kitty litter, in case your vehicle gets stuck in the snow • Jumper cables, flashlight, and warning devices such as flares and emergency markers • Blankets for protection from […]
Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart has issued a Level 3 Snow Emergency for Hardin County. Remember what a Level 3 means: LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may […]
Explanation of snow emergency for Kenton: (a) An emergency snow condition shall exist at such time as a uniform accumulation of four inches of snow has accumulated upon the streets of the City as determined by measurement by the Safety-Service Director or as determined by the local U.S. Weather Station. A snow emergency shall also exist at such time as the Mayor and the Director agree that the quantity of […]
A Winter Storm Warning Remains in Effect Until 7 AM EST Friday February 4. Moderate to heavy snow is expected today with an additional accumulation of 5 to 8 inches. The winds will also be gusting as high as 40 miles an hour making travel very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility. Behind the storm system, wind chills will likely fall to near or below zero […]
Hardin County at this time is under a Level 2 Snow Emergency as declared by Sheriff Keith Everhart. Level 2 means, roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be 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.
Street crews in the City of Kenton have been out all night clearing the snow. City officials requested that residents park on the odd number side of the street starting at midnight last. Also in Kenton, Republic Services cancelled all trash collection services for today. Updates will be provided.
The Village of Forest will have a local warming center should the need arise over the next two days due to the predicted severe weather conditions. If you lose power and/ or unable to heat your home please contact the Forest Police at 419-273-2552 or the Forest Fire Department at 419-273-2520 to make arrangements for accessing the warming center. The center will also be available to house stranded motorist in […]
As per Ada Codified Ordinance, the Ada Village Administrator and Ada Police Chief have declared a snow emergency in light of the amount of snow that has fallen and more urgently the amount of snow that is expected in the next 24 hours. As a result of this emergency, no person shall park on a street that has been designated a Snow Route until our street crews have had the […]
Help USPS avoid slips, trips, and falls OHIO – The Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. Hazards such as uneven surfaces, wet pavement, and snow and ice can pose a serious threat to Postal Service employees. Maintaining a clear path to the mailbox – including steps, porches, walkways, and street approach – will help […]
