COVID-19 update

September 11, 2020

COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash

Inside this issue:

Blue Ash Firefighters pay tribute to FDNY with 9/11 Stair Climb
2020 Beautification Award Winners
Roadwork and striping in Blue Ash
Police and Fire Open House events cancelled
Your votes earned two awards for Summit Park
"A Chalk in the Park" pop-up event coming to a park near you
Operation Giveback upcoming event

Blue Ash Firefighters pay tribute to FDNY with 9/11 Stair Climb at Summit Park

Blue Ash Firefighters climbed the Observation Tower at Summit Park six times today in a touching tribute to the NYC Firefighters who died on September 11, 2001.

They began their ascent at 8:46 a.m., which is the time the first aircraft struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

They were joined by Blue Ash Police Officers and Sharonville Firefighters.

The 2020 National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters assists the surviving families and co-workers of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. See more photos.

2020 Beautification Award Winners

The City of Blue Ash has announced the winners of the 2020 Beautification Contest.

This year’s Committee Choice Winners are Linda Peters and Blake Lindemann of Wengate Lane, Ed and Chris Ennis of Belleview Avenue and Carole Hadden of Cooper Road.

The Mayor’s Choice Award Winner is the home of John Clark on Belleview Avenue.

The homeowners were presented with their awards at last night’s City Council meeting. Read More.

Traffic News: roadwork and striping in the City

Road striping will be done along City streets tonight, tomorrow night and Sunday night.

The paint being applied by Aeromark has a strong, but harmless odor, which will wear off as the paint dries.

Crews will be painting the center, edge and lane lines.

Starting Monday, the right turn lane of northbound Reed Hartman will be closed at Glendale-Milford Road for foundation and pedestrian signal work.

A short detour will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. which will take motorists to Creek Road and Kenwood Road, to avoid the construction. See the detour map.

Police and Fire Open House events cancelled

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and to keep guests and employees safe, the Blue Ash Police Department Open House scheduled for September 16, 2020, and the Fire Department Open House on October 6, 2020, have been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Summit Park wins two 2020 Family Choice Awards

Summit Park in Blue Ash is a winner in two categories of the 2020 Greater Cincinnati Family Choice Awards presented by Cincy Magazine!

Summit Park won in the Local Park category and in the Playground category.

Park staff members wish to thank all those who voted and helped to make Summit Park an award-winner once again. Read more.

Family fun at a Chalk in the Park

The first "A Chalk in the Park" pop-up event is coming up on September 15.

Blue Ash Recreation will be providing sidewalk chalk and a space for families to draw while following social distancing guidelines. See event on Facebook.

Operation Giveback upcoming event

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