Amelia Village Council will hold a Special meeting on Monday January 30th at 7 pm at the Municipal Building at 44 West Main Street, Amelia. The purpose for the Special meeting is to discuss Middle East Fork Watershed Balanced Growth Plan and the Amelia Village Employee Insurance Plan.

Courtesy of the Clermont County General Health District

School buses filled with children, cooler temperatures and leaves turning are all sure signs that fall has begun. Unfortunately, fall brings with it the start of another, less desirable occurrence...Flu Season. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older. This is the single best way to prevent seasonal flu. Getting the flu vaccine soon after it becomes available each year is always a good idea, and the protection you get from the vaccination will last throughout the flu season.

The Clermont County General Health District would like to remind everyone of the simple steps you can take to WHACK the flu:

• WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN
  Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
• HOME IS WHERE YOU STAY WHEN YOU ARE SICK
  If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH
  Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• COVER YOUR COUGHS AND SNEEZES
  Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE COUGHING AND SNEEZING
  Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

It is always good to practice good health habits - Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Below are several resources to help you remind and educate your staff and patrons about these measures and the importance of seasonal flu prevention. Please utilize these documents as you promote flu prevention within your workplace, and post them in areas where they will be visible to everyone. Additional information about seasonal flu prevention is available at the CCGHD website, www.clermonthealthdistrict.org, and at the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.

• CCGHD Document:Cover Up
• CCGHD Document:Handwashing
• CCGHD Document:WHACK the flu

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: The Clermont County General Health District is offering seasonal flu shots at a drive-thru clinic on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Township Fire Station, located at 410 Market Street in Neville. Vehicles should take Walnut Street to Forest Avenue in Neville; signs will be posted to direct traffic. Participants will stay in their vehicle though the entire clinic and are advised to wear layers that allow access to the upper arm for vaccination. Flu shots cost $15 each; no checks, Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance will be accepted at the drive-thru clinic. After being vaccinated, participants will help test additional emergency plans by being dispensed candy to simulate medication that would be given during an attack such as anthrax. No appointments are needed for the drive-thru clinic. Those on Medicare, Medicaid, or not comfortable with the drive-thru clinic may schedule an appointment to receive a flu shot at the Clermont County General Health District Nursing Division by calling (513) 735-8400.

Last week the federal government announced that on April 26th, the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) will replace the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). The NTAS will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. The NTAS recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for the nation's security, and should always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do.

NTAS Alerts will be organized into the following two threat categories:
• Imminent Threat Alert - Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the United States.
• Elevated Threat Alert - Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States.

How the Alerts will Be Issued - After reviewing available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in coordination with other Federal entities, whether an NTAS Alert should be issued. NTAS Alerts will only be issued when credible information is available.

What an Alert will Include - NTAS Alerts will include a clear statement that there is an imminent threat or elevated threat. Using available information, the alerts will provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals, communities, businesses and governments can take to help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. NTAS Alerts will be based on the nature of the threat: in some cases, alerts will be sent directly to law enforcement or affected areas of the private sector, while in others, alerts will be issued more broadly to the American people through both official and media channels.

Each alert will provide information to the public about the threat, including, if available, the geographic region, mode of transportation, or critical infrastructure potentially affected by the threat; protective actions being taken by authorities, and steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves and their families, and help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat.

Alert Period - An individual threat alert will be issued for a specific time period and then it will automatically expire, although it may be extended if new information becomes available or the threat evolves. NTAS Alerts will include a specific date when the alert expires - there will not be a constant NTAS Alert or blanket warning that there is an overarching threat. If threat information changes for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated NTAS Alert. All changes, including the announcement that cancels an NTAS Alert, will be distributed the same way as the original alert.

Terrorism Information - Terrorism information and intelligence will be based on the collection, analysis and reporting of a range of sources and methods. While intelligence may indicate that a threat is credible, specific details may still not be known. As such, Americans should continue to stay informed and vigilant throughout the duration of an NTAS Alert.

"See Something, Say Something" - As always, it is critical to the success of NTAS for citizens and local jurisdictions to report suspicious activity to their local law enforcement authorities. Visit www.dhs.gov/ifyouseesomethingsaysomething to learn more about the "If You See Something, Say Something™" campaign.

Alert Announcements - Local EMAs, news media and the public can choose to receive NTAS Alerts via one-or-more of the following channels:
• Via the official DHS NTAS webpage
• Via email signup
• Via social media: Facebook | Twitter
• Via data feeds, web widgets and graphics

The public can also expect to see alerts in places, both public and private, such as transit hubs, airports and government buildings.

Sample NTAS Alert - A sample NTAS Alert can be viewed at: sample NTAS Alert.

Frequently Asked Questions - A collection of frequently asked questions about the NTAS program can be viewed at: Frequently Asked Questions.

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There is a Recycle Dumpster in the CVS parking lot. Please take advantage of this civic gesture made by CVS and be mindful of keeping the parking lot clean and free of debris. There is a sign posted on the container that explains what items can be recycled. Please feel free to call our office for more information. 513-753-4747.