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Eclipse Preparation Tips for Local Residents

Auglaize County will experience a total solar eclipse when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth on Monday, April 8th 2024 between 1:54 pm and 4:25 pm. We will be completely in the path of totality for 3 minutes and 57 seconds with maximum totality at 3:10 pm.

Safety:

The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun. Go to the American Astronomical Society webpage for approved filters: https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters.

DO NOT look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun with the naked eye or through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or another optical device. DO NOT look at the Sun through an optical device while using eclipse glasses or viewers – the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eyes causing serious and potentially permanent injury.

Things to Consider:

Auglaize County expects a significant increase in visitors to the area between Friday, April 5th and Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Traffic will be heavy, and lines may be long for local services such as restaurants, gas stations, grocery, and retail stores. Do what you can ahead of time and allow extra time to get where you need to go.

Errands and Appointments: Schedule important activities before Friday, April 5th or after Tuesday, April 9th. Check ahead if you have plans for Monday, April 8th; some services may be closed or have limited hours. By scheduling early, you will beat the crowds and give our local stores and businesses time to restock before the eclipse visitors arrive; this includes grocery shopping, doctor/dentist/veterinary appointments, prescriptions, etc.

Supplies, Gas, Cash: Supplies may be limited due to high demand which may mean the things you want are not available during the congested period. If there is something important you want, get it early.

• 911: Know when it is appropriate to call 911 (true emergencies). If not a true emergency, use the non-emergency number to contact the County Dispatch Center at (419) 739-6565.

• Cellular Service: With the increased number of visitors, anticipate cellular service may be overwhelmed (primarily Monday the 8th). Develop a communication plan with family and friends if you lose service. If you have only a mobile phone at home, find out which neighbors have a land-line number in case you need to call 911 for an emergency.

For more information:

https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse

https://www.wapaksolareclipse.com

 

SNOW REMOVAL AND PARKING REMINDER...Per Village Ordinance 1975-01-02, all residents, owners of property, and businesses in the Village are required to remove snow from public sidewalks adjoining their property within a reasonable length of time, but in no event a longer period than 12 daylight hours from the time the snow accumulates. Also, after 2 or more inches of snow, vehicles must be moved within 24 hours.

 

Per Village Ordinances 2010-09-02 and 2010-09-03, an annual water and sewer rate increase of 3.5% occurs every January. Starting with the January 25th meter reads, you will see that new rate. The full rate tables can be found on the village website under Forms & Documents, Ordinances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Town Hall office hours are Monday – Thursday 8 am – 4 pm.

For utility payments, the deposit box in the alley is still available.

We also offer an autopay option for your utility bill.

If you would like to get set up on autopay, please come in and fill out a form

or click on the "Forms and Documents" tab and download the Direct Payment Authorization form.