News from BG: July 8, 2020

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.

It's up to all of us!

Income Tax Deadline: July 15, 2020

Income Tax Forms

The Bowling Green Income Tax Division is strongly encouraging taxpayers who are planning to file income tax returns in person to do so before the July 15, 2020 deadline.

Historically, the Income Tax Division assists numerous taxpayers on the due date. The Governor’s urgent health advisory and social distancing practices may prevent the division from serving many visitors safely and effectively with the same prompt service to which our taxpayers are accustomed. Taxpayers need to expect a line.... MORE

Those needing assistance may also call 419-354-6212 instead of coming in.

2020 CENSUS

Who Should be Counted & Where?

You should be counted where you were living and sleeping most of the time as of April 1, 2020. If you are responding for your home, count everyone who was living and sleeping there most of the time as of April 1, 2020. This includes young children, foster children, roommates, and any family members or friends who are living with you, even temporarily.

Please note that if someone was staying with you temporarily on April 1 due to the COVID-19 situation, they should be counted where they usually live. This includes college students , who should still be counted at school, even if they are home early because of the COVID-19 situation. If they live in student housing, the college will count them. If they live off campus, they should complete the census for their off-campus address and include any roommates or other people living there.

If someone is staying with you on April 1 who doesn’t have a usual home elsewhere, please include them in your response.

Click HERE to take the 2020 Census!

Community Energy

Saving Days

Community Energy Savings Days are called for when demand for electricity is expected to be high. This can occur during very hot or very cold weather, when homes and businesses are using high amounts of electricity at the same time.

When a Community Energy Savings Day is called, residents can help by simply using less energy between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If residents use less energy during these times of peak demand, we can spread demand more evenly on the network, reduce the cost of providing energy and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases generated.... MORE

Emergency Alerts

CodeRED provides the City with the ability to notify residents in the event of emergency situations or critical information such as water boil advisories, snow emergencies, or large scale electrical outages.

In order to receive these notifications, residents need to SIGN UP for this free service. Residents are also encouraged to download the free mobile app as well.

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Imagine Your Story Scavenger Hunt

Imagine Your Story at Simpson Garden Park! BG Parks and Recreation and the Wood County District Public Library have partnered to provide a self-directed scavenger hunt for families for the month of July.

In the potting shed located in the Children’s Garden you will find a list of twelve items to look for throughout the garden. As you explore the garden, please be reminded to teach children to be respectful of water features (wading or throwing rocks into the ponds is prohibited).

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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