News from BG: January 26, 2022

Winter Reminder: Clear Sidewalks

Property owners are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their premises within 24 Hours after the abatement of a storm during which snow and ice have accumulated.

Snow Removal Guidelines are posted to the City's Website.

Tips:

Shovel early in the day. The sun will warm the surface and help melt new snow, preventing the need for deicers.
Shovel often so snow does not become compacted and turn to ice.
Shovel or plow your driveway and sidewalks before spreading deicer.
Shovel before you drive a vehicle on the driveway to reduce packing snow.

Use deicers sparingly. Deicing products can have negative environmental impacts when melted snow and ice carry runoff into our ditches, streams, and rivers. Overuse of certain products, such as salts, can also damage driveways, sidewalks, vehicles, and vegetation and can be a hazard to pets. Check the label before applying. Many deicers will not work in extremely low temperatures. Use sand sparingly. Sand will not melt snow or ice but will increase traction. Sweep up excess sand to avoid adding sediment to nearby waterways.

Visit the Clear Choices, Clean Water Website for more ways to protect our local waterways.

Snow Streets & Snow Emergencies

SNOW STREETS LIST

Snow streets are designated throughout Bowling Green and are marked with blue and white signs. Vehicles parked on a snow street must be removed within 2 hours after a Snow Emergency is declared. If a Snow Emergency is declared overnight, vehicles must be moved by 9AM. Snow Emergencies are typically called for when the City receives 2"+ of snow. Vehicles parked in violation of snow regulations are subject to towing at the owner's expense and/or a citation.....Read More on Snow Emergencies

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MARCS Tower Ensures Public Safety

In emergencies, an essential tool for first responders is their ability to communicate reliably. The quality of emergency communications for first responders has been a long-time concern of Bowling Green Fire Chief Bill Moorman. For years, there have been radio communication dead zones in and around Bowling Green, which could be problematic for many area agencies, especially in an emergency.

Fortunately, Chief Moorman acted in 2019 and applied for State Capital Budget funding with the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. With the help of Senator Theresa Gavarone and Representative Haraz Ghanbari, $500,000 was awarded to the City of Bowling Green to install a Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) Tower.

MARCS is the statewide reliable communication system that enables state, local, and federal agencies to communicate instantly with one another during public safety events...Continue Reading MARCS Tower

2022 Tree Commission

Photo Contest

The City of Bowling Green Tree Commission has announced its 5th annual photo contest. The Commissioners want to raise awareness of Bowling Green’s Urban Forest that is found both on public and private property.

In 2022, we are asking citizens to submit photos highlighting trees in all four seasons of the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

The contest runs through October 31, 2022. In November, the public will vote for the top photo in each category. The top photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from a local nursery or garden center.

Review Contest Details & Submit a Photo

Recycling Reminder:

No Bags!

Bags and/or bagged recyclables are NOT permitted in the blue curbside recycling containers.

Bagged recycling has negative impacts on the recycling process as a whole:

Much of the sorting is done by hand so employees are not able to open bagged materials on the line. In most cases, bagged material is thrown away in fear it is garbage.
Plastic bags, hoses, clothing and other like material can become tangled in machinery causing expensive downtime and repairs.
Bagged items may result in the City receiving fines and/or load rejections by the recycling processor, jeopardizing the City’s recycling program.

Collecting recycling in a bag? Empty contents loose in the cart. Your attention to this matter can help us maintain our successful recycling program in our community. We thank you!

Accepted Materials List

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WE ARE HIRING

The City of Bowling Green is currently accepting applications for several open positions. Interested applicants may review current Job Postings and the Application Process on the City's website.

Contact the Human Resources Department if additional assistance is required.

COVID-19 vaccines are available through Wood County Health Department and other local providers. Appointments for Wood County Health Department vaccine clinics can be scheduled through ArmorVax, and most clinics allow walk-ins.

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Children 5 to 11 Years Old; Boosters Approved for Children 12 and older:

The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for children five through 11 years old and CDC has issued a recommendation that children in this age group be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for children age five through 11 is administered as a two-dose series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose (10 micrograms) than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms). The vaccine was found to be nearly 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children five through 11 years old. The vaccine’s safety was studied in approximately 3,100 children in this age group and no serious side effects have been detected in the ongoing study.

CDC has expanded eligibility for booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old and recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 receive a booster five months after their initial Pfizer vaccination series.

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