News from BG: July 22, 2020

Masks/Face Coverings Required

On July 14, 2020, City Council passed an ordinance requiring all individuals within the City of Bowling Green to wear a face covering over the individual's nose, mouth, and chin while inside a place of business that is open to the public. There are specific instances when a face covering is not required. The public is encouraged to read the full ordinance, which has been linked below as well as to the City's website.

This ordinance remains in effect regardless of the Ohio Public Health Advisory level that Wood County may be assigned by the State of Ohio. The ordinance is in effect until October 31, 2020, unless extended by a majority vote of City Council.

In addition, Governor Dewine made the following announcement during today's press conference: Beginning at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2020 citizens in all counties will be under a mandatory mask order while out in public throughout the state of Ohio despite the level/color assigned to them by the Public Health Advisory Alert System.

Bowling Green Mask Ordinance

State Public Health Orders

Ohio Public Health Advisory System

The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.

The system consists of four levels that provide Ohioans with guidance as to the severity of the problem in the counties in which they live. The levels are determined by seven data indicators that identify the risk level for each county and a corresponding color code to represent that risk level.

2020 CENSUS

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Checklist for Parents of Teens/Young Adults

The Ohio Department of Health has prepared guidelines for parents and others for talking with young people about COVID-19. The guidelines include tips for preventing the spread and navigating new social norms.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has produced a series of fact sheets for young adults .

Secure Your Bike

While Downtown BG

The Public Works Department has been working closely with the Bike Safety Commission to inventory bike racks in the Downtown area. Additional Inverted "U" Shape bike racks have been added in recent weeks with more in the works.

Inverted "U" shaped bike racks are a simple metal arch, where you can lock your bike by the frame with a u-lock or a wire lock. You'll find these bike racks strategically located near front and back entrances of businesses. Check out the MAP for a location nearest your favorite stops.

Have a spot in mind we might have missed? Let us know. Call: 419-354-6222

Have you Checked out our Utility Insights Program?

Spending more time at home and noticing an increase in electricity/water usage? Now's a great time to check out Utility Insights !

After creating an account, customers complete a series of questions about their home or small business that can help them to understand their energy and water usage. Answers are used to provide recommendations for reducing usage and saving money. A personal savings plan will be created based off the completed profile & recommendations!

The program also allows customers to review a current bill summary with usages broken down by electric, water and sewer, view a projection of their next bill, and look at past bills in the bill history ... MORE .

REDUCE THE SPREAD

Stay home if you (or someone in your household) are sick.
Wear a cloth face covering in public where recommended and/or required.
Maintain at least 6 feet social distance from others, even when wearing a face covering.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Use. Trusted. Sources.

Don’t believe every rumor you see online. Remember to use trusted sources.

Follow the links below for reliable and up to date information:

Remember, a call center to answer questions regarding COVID-19 is now open.

The call center will be open 7 days a week from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

1-833-4-ASK-ODH

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