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Tips from the health department: Staying safe in the summer heat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

The Allen County Health Department warns area residents about the importance of staying cool in the extreme heat we are experiencing. 

“The heat, combined with the power outages in the area presents a real health concern for us,” says Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner.  “The three most important things you can do are stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.” More tips for beating the heat safely are below. 

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Carmela A. "Millie" Paugh was life-long member of Ada VFW Auxiliary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

 

Carmela A. "Millie" Paugh

Visitation:
Monday, July 2, 2012
2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
12:00 PM until 1:00 PM

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
311 East Lima Avenue
Ada

Service:

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
1:00 PM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
311 East Lima Avenue
Ada

Carmela A. Millie Paugh AGE: 79 DIED:  Friday June 29, 2012
AT 3:20 P.M. AT Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton, Ohio
BORN:  July 23, 1932  IN  New York  TO John AND Mary Lavacca Both are deceased

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Smashing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Severe winds swept down on Ada late Friday afternoon leaving a trail of uprooted trees, construction projects in disaray and at least one vehicle totaled. Power was knocked out throughout the village, rural areas and surrounding communities. 

 

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Several majestic Ada trees couldn't stand up to the June 29 high winds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Some of Ada's oldest residents - trees that have watched this community experience World Wars, the Great Depression, and even the turn of an earlier century - couldn't survive the June 29 severe weather that struck Ohio.

Another victim of the high winds wasthe Ada Baptist Church, which has a construction project underway.

Several  aftermath storm photos are posted below. The Icon invites viewers to send photos and stories of their experiences on June 29.

By Sunday afternoon Ada curbsides were piled with branches that fell on Friday. 
For photos of Ada check the bottom of this story. Click on images to enlarge.

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Health Department answers questions about food in freezers that lost power

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Have questions about food thawing, or other storm-related questions. The County Health Department provides four stories addressing these and similar issues.
Four attachments at the bottom of this story may answer questions for Icon viewers.

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AEP provides overview of June 29 storm

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 1, 2012

AEP Ohio has restored power to more than 185,000 of the  
660,000 customers affected by the catastrophic storms that moved through  the state June 29. Approximately 475,000 customers remain without power at 10 a.m. today.                                                           

At the height of the storm, thunder, lightning and high winds of more  
than 80 mile per hour, knocked down transmission structures, poles, power lines and trees across AEP Ohio’s service territory. The central Ohio counties of Franklin, Delaware and Licking were the hardest hit, with approximately 345,000 customers affected.                                

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