COVID-19 update

September 4, 2020

COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash

Inside this issue:

September is National Preparedness Month
Blue Ash Events announces Magic at the Movies and Trivia Nights
Police Officers recognized for saving lives
Free Fitness at Summit Park extended
Sneak peek: new Coroner's Office and Crime Lab

Be ready for unexpected emergencies: September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and the Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency wants you to be ready for emergencies.

The organization has released a newsletter to help families in the Tri-State get ready for the unexpected.

One way to be prepared is to have an emergency kit. It should include:

one gallon of water per person per day
non-perishable food
flashlights and batteries
first aid kit
whistle
moist towelettes
can opener
local maps
medicine

Other highlights of the newsletter include: knowing the hazards that may impact you and your family, signing up for emergency alerts through Alert HC, COVID-19 myths and facts, and how to make sure your child is safe at school.

Click here to view the full newsletter as a PDF or click here to view the newsletter on the Hamilton County EMA website.

Magic and the Movies and Summit Park(ing lot) Trivia

Come to Summit Park in Blue Ash for the brand new Magic at the Movies Drive-in nights and Park(ing lot) Trivia nights throughout September and October!

“We are excited to announce these free, fun events,” said Margaret O’Gorman, Blue Ash Programming and Events General Manager. “It has been a difficult few months with all of the event and concert cancellations, but these new offerings will bring joy to families while keeping safety and social distancing in mind.”

Space is limited and reservations are required. Read more.

Police Officer awarded for saving two

lives in one day

A Blue Ash Police Officer is being recognized for saving two lives in one day.

On August 27, Officer William Fritts (top) responded to an incident with Sergeant Jun Cho (middle) and Officer Mark Owens (bottom).

The three officers worked together to save a life by administering Narcan and CPR to an overdose victim.

Then, approximately an hour and a half later, Officer Fritts responded to another incident where he administered Narcan, which saved a second person’s life.

For performing above and beyond the normal call of duty, Officer Fritts received two Blue Ash Police Department Life Saver Recognition Awards and Sergeant Cho and Officer Owens each received Life Saver Recognition awards.

The Life Saver Recognition Awards are given to officers who perform above and beyond the call of duty to promote the sanctity of life philosophy.

Free Fitness at Summit Park extended

Free Fitness classes at Summit Park will be extended through October 1.

Mondays- 5:30 p.m. HIIT
Wednesdays- 5:30 p.m.Yoga
Thursdays- 5:30 p.m. Zumba
Sundays- 9:00 a.m. Yoga,10:15 a.m. Zumba

Sneak peek: New Coroner's Office and Crime Lab

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Hamilton County Coroner's Office and Crime Lab that will open in Blue Ash in a few months.

WVXU Reporter Jay Hanselman toured the site recently and took photos of the construction in progress. View the story and photos here.

Masks required and travel advisory

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that masks are required statewide beginning July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

He also issued a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher.

For the latest on the mask order and travel advisory click here.

COVID-19 information

Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage . It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov
https://www.cdc.gov/
Call the Ohio Department of Health hotline 1-833-ASK-ODH (open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Sign up for ALERT-HC text alerts here: http://alerthc.org/

Catch up on COVID-19 news

Plans and actions in the City of Blue Ash have been changing frequently over the last several months To view past e-newsletters regarding COVID-19, click the links below:

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #1

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #2

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #3

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #4

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #5

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #6

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #7

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #8

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #9

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #10

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #11

City of Blue Ash COVID-19 Update #12