Clark County Agencies have compiled a list of resources to help residents recover from Sundays wind storm. If you are in need and do not find help through the resources listed, call 211.
Power Restoration: 300 – 400 additional line workers from other parts of the country will be arriving today to assist in power restoration efforts. The operation will be coordinated by First Energy, with the assistance of Emergency Operations Center staff. Some of the workers are traveling from locations as far away as New Jersey.
Damage reports: Local residents who become aware of damages that are potentially threatening to public health and safety should continue to report them to the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at 521-2175.
Food Disposal:
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Perishable foods stored in the refrigerator will keep for 2-4 hours. For prolonged power outage, pack milk, other dairy products, meats, eggs, etc. in a cooler packed with ice.
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Items stored in the freezer will hold safely for 24 to 48 hours. Fro prolonged power outages, store freezer items in coolers packed with ice.
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Styrofoam coolers are fine for this purpose.
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Residents may call the Waste Management District at 521-2020 or 521-2021 for information about disposing of food.
Food Replacement:
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Recipients of food stamps in Ohio who buy food that spoils because of a power outage lasting longer than four hours can complete and submit a “Statement Requesting Replacement of Food Stamp Benefits” form at their local county department of job and family services (CDJFS).
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This form must be submitted within 10 days of the event that caused the food to spoil (in this case, Sept. 14) or, if the person was away from home, 10 days from when the food spoilage was discovered. Individuals can request an amount equal to the amount of food lost, but not exceeding their food stamp allotment for the month in which the disaster occurred.
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Call your insurance company about replacement of food. The EMA is not able to replace food that has been lost due to the power outage.
Wood Waste Options
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The most important thing we must remind residents of is to be CERTAIN in removing debris that there are no electric wires involved. If there are they should call Ohio Edison or the fire department for an evaluation.
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When having trees removed from your property by someone else, you should also be sure that workers are bonded and insured. Reputable workers do not ask for advance payment.
THREE local places will accept all natural wood waste for NO CHARGE
C& S Tree Service at 2551 Dayton Road Mon – Sunday 7 am until dark
Mad River Topsoil 5625 Old Lower Valley Pike 8-4 Mon- Fri and 8-12 on Saturday
Paygro 11,000 Huntington Rd. S. Charleston 7:30- 4 Mon-Fri, Sat 7 am- noon
City of Springfield Residents Only
Old International Harvester on Belmont open for drop of yard waste debris from 9 am – 7 pm. Mon-Sat
Springfield Twp Residents ONLY
Noon to 3:30 the township composting facility at 1516 Bird Road will be open for free drop off
Haul to the curb with cut edges to the road and the township will pick up eventually
Bethel Township residents ONLY
call 845- 1341 to be on the list to pick up curbside IF unable to deliver to one of the other facilities
German Township residents ONLY
Will pick up 4 inches in diameter or smaller
Out to the curb with cut edges to the road and township will pick up eventually
Moorefield Twp residents only
Curbside brush and limb pickup through last Monday in September
Must focusing on clearing roads first
New Carlisle residents only
Drop limbs any size up limbs at 600 W. Madison (old school)
Or if unable to haul yourself, limbs up to 4 inches in diameter and up to 5 feet long will be picked up curbside in the coming weeks.
Insurance (for wind / storm damage to homes):
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Call your insurance company as soon as you can. Be sure your agent knows how to contact you.
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Take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage if permitted by public safety authorities and you know you will not endanger yourself. Call your local utility to let them know of any downed power lines. DO NOT attempt to move any power lines that may have fallen on your property.
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Closely inspect property and cars for damage. Note and photograph any damage.
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If required to seek temporary housing, check your policy for “loss of use” coverage.
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Be sure everything is considered in your claim. Back up claims with written estimates.
Mental Health:
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Contact your local mental health agency if you or a family member are experiencing an increase in mental stress related to the power outage.
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Mental Health Services for Clark County: Phone – (937) 399-9500 24 hour emergency unit.
Medical Issues (related to power outage):
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Local residents with medical needs (i.e. oxygen, breathing treatments) that may be affected by the power outage should call 211 (Information and Referral). 211 will consult with local medical resources at the EOC and advise the caller.
Public Shower Availability
The following list of water resources is provided to assist Clark County residents during the current power outage. If families are in need of showers they may go to the locations listed below in their community. Any questions in regards to shower facilities may be answered by calling 211 Information and Referral Center.
The Springfield Family YMCA- Check in at the front desk. Bring a lock, towels and toiletries.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Tecumseh Family YMCA- Check in at the front desk. Bring a lock, towels and toiletries.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(Also has free water to families in need, but must provide own jugs for filling)
The following schools are available. Please bring with you: ID, towels, washcloths and personal items.
Shawnee High School: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Rockway Elementary: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Northeastern High School: 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Kenton Ridge High School: 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Northwestern High School: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Today only 9-18-2008)
Northwestern Middle School: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Tomorrow only 9-19-2008)
Update
The Red Cross has demobilized the shelter at Maiden Lane Church of God.
They would like people with medical needs related to the outage to go to the Red Cross chapter office at 1830 N. Limestone St. for help.
EMA continues to be available to receive reports of damage. Call 521-2175.
City of Springfield residents (ONLY) may continue to take debris to the Old International Harvester factory site on Lagonda Ave. The drop off site will be open Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM and on Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Thanks to Diane Van Auker at Combined Health District for this list of resources, and to all the agencies and individuals working so hard to get us through this unexpected event!
