THE CITY OF NORTHWOOD NEWS

http://www.ci.northwood.oh.us/ 1 The City of Northwood News Vol. 1 Issue 2

THE CITY OF NORTHWOOD NEWS

In This Issue…

What’s Happening page 1

Fall Brush Pickup, Leaf Pickup,

Zoning Permits & Northwood Court

page 2

A Note from our Police Chief page

3

A Note from our Fire Chief page 4

Northwood Tax Office page 5

General Election November 7,

2017 page 6

Fall Festival by Northwood Com-

munity Cares page 6

Thanksgiving Feather Party page 6

Winter Energy Savings & Around

the House page 7

Holiday Safety Tips page 8

From The Northwestern Water &

Sewer District Page 9

Are you a Veteran living in Wood

County? Page 9

The OSU Extension Office 0

Wood County Committee on Aging

Page 10

Calendar, Community and Con-

tacts Info page 11

Fall & Winter Fire Safety Tips Page

12

The City of Northwood Wood County, Ohio Established 1962

Volume 1 Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2017

On June 13th, 2017 the Northwestern Water & Sewer District presented the

Bench Dedication in memory of Karl Hirzel at Central Park located on Oram

Road in Northwood.

On August 21st, 2017 the City of Northwood held its first Farmers Market, which will continue on Monday eve-nings from 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. until September 25th, 2017 in Northwood Commons. The turnout was great for our first market with a lot of positive feedback. Our vendors did very well and we all remain hopeful that we can continue to keep building throughout the rest of the season and have something great that will continue into next season for the community.

Our Farmers Markets will take place on Monday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., stop on our and support Northwood and our vendors! If you are an interested vendor, please reach out, we would love to have you! We are especially looking for more vegetable vendors!


Please drive cautiously if you see our Maintenance Department

crews picking up brush or leaves. Also, please be cautious when

you are driving in any of the construction zones in our community.

As the weather changes and the snow falls please also be aware of

the workers plowing snow. The City of Northwood’s trucks are blue

and our crews wear neon yellow reflective gear.

Thanks for your cooperation in ensuring everyone gets home safe!

Leaf pickup begins October 30th, 2017 and

runs through December 1st, or until the first

substantial snowfall. Leaves should be loose,

not bagged, and raked to the curb, but not

placed in the roadway.

It is important to keep

leaves away from

drains and catch basins

because this can cause

flooding.

For more information please contact the

Director of Public Services, Craig Meier at

419-693-9327 or [email protected].

The City of Northwood Streets

Department

will conduct a

FALL BRUSH PICKUP beginning on

October 23, 2017.

Brush pickup is for any routine yard maintenance

or tree trimmings done by the homeowner.

The program is NOT intended as a means for

homeowners to dispose of entire trees.

FALL BRUSH PICKUP

FALL LEAF PICKUP

Z O N I N G

P E R M I T S Are you planning a fall or winter project for your home? Maybe adding an end of the season pool or perhaps your thinking of put-ting up a fence; maybe adding a shed in your back yard? Many outside improvements require a zon-

ing permit through the Planning and Zoning Department.

Please visit http://www.ci.northwood.oh.us/ and under Department you can access the Zoning page for more details and/or call Kimberly Vaculik at 419.693.9329.

Northwood Court 6000 Wales Road ~ Northwood, Ohio 43619

(419) 693-9325 ~ (419) 697-3296 (Fax) www.northwoodcourt.com

C. Drew Griffith, Magistrate

Laura Schroeder, Clerk of Court

Rose Chambers, Deputy Clerk

Brian Ballenger, Prosecutor

Northwood Court hears both criminal and traffic misdemeanor

cases. Court sessions are held once per week on Thursdays, at

2:00 p.m. Pre-trials are scheduled twice per month with our

Prosecutor and heard along with the regular docket.

In the unfortunate event of receiving a citation, online payments

can be made on the courts website at: www.northwoodcourt.com.

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Attention%20Director%20of%20Public%20Services

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A Note from the Northwood

Chief of Police, Thomas S. Cairl:

THE CITY OF NORTHWOOD WISHES TO REMIND MOTORISTS OF THE REGULATION PROHIBITING PARKING DURING PERIODS OF

SNOWFALL.

This regulation prohibits parking on ALL City streets whenever two inches of snow has fallen and there is a prospect of further snowfall. All vehicles parked on City streets prior to the time weather conditions prohibited parking must be removed by the owner or operators thereof. Any vehicles parked in violation of this prohibition may be removed at the order of the Chief of Police or his or her designee, and may subject the owner or operator to fines as well as any applicable towing charges.

The Police Department shall use all available means of disseminating information as to the existence of weather conditions requiring removal of parked motor vehicles from City streets. Such notice shall be disseminated through the radio, newspaper and all available media to the extent feasible. However, the dissemination of this information shall not relieve owners or operators of motor vehicles from the responsibility of ascertaining the existence of weather conditions requiring the removal of parked motor vehicles from City streets.

Cider with Cops will take place on October 18th at the Fire Station.

Check our Facebook page for more information!

A note from the Detectives:

People always say, “I leave my doors unlocked because I don’t want them to break my window.” Okay, understood, but answer this question: If you do not leave any valuables in your car (purse, wallet, tablet, phone, computer, prescriptions, money, change and so on), then why would they break the window? If you have to leave something in the car, keep it out of sight; put it in the trunk before you get to the destination. Hide your collected change, maybe leave a few pennies visible, so it looks like that is all you have, and it is not worth the risk. Determined thieves (especially during Christmas, at exercise facilities, and sometimes parks) will still break in. When I go shopping, or walking in the

park, I leave nothing in the car and the pass-through seat open, to show my empty trunk. When you get out of the car, nonchalantly, look around and notice your surroundings. If something appears wrong, or suspicious, you can always leave, or call the police, or both. Although it seems like a pain, it can help prevent you from becoming a victim.

The Blue Warning Lights installed on Wales Road that indicate a blocked R/R crossing are finally

operational. The city has installed three warning lights on Wales Road, one at

Woodville Road, one at North Drouillard and one at East Broadway and when flashing

they indicate the crossing on Wales Road at the LOF Dike tracks

which is located between South Drouillard Road and East Broadway

is blocked by a train. These warning lights will allow the public to take

an alternate route instead of driving all the way down to the crossing

to simply find a train blocking the road, thereby saving time as well as

frustration over the blocked crossing.


A Note from the Chief of the Northwood

Fire Department, Joel Whitmore:

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week on October 4th—October 10th, 1925, beginning a tradition of the President of the United States signing a proclamation recognizing the occasion. It is observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9th falls, in commemoration of the great Chicago Fire, which be-gan October 8, 1871, and did most of its damage October 9th.

The horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 home-less, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.

Blaming it on the cow

According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow– belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary– kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn, located on the property of Patrick and Catherine O’Leary at 138 Dekoven Street on the city’s southwest side, then the whole city on fire. Chances are you’ve heard some version of this story yourself; people have been blaming the Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O’Leary, for more than 130 years. Mrs. O’Leary denied this charge. Recent research by Chicago historian Robert Cromie has helped to debunk this version of events.

The making of a pop culture phenomenon

Like any good story, the ‘case of the cow’ has some truth to it. The great fire almost certainly started near the barn where Mrs. O’Leary kept her five milking cows. But there is no proof that O’Learly was in the barn when the fire broke out– or that a jumpy cow sparked the blaze. Mrs. O’Leary her-self swore that she’d been in bed early that night, and that the cows were also tucked in for the evening.

After the Great Fire, Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Ahern published a report that the fire had started when a cow kicked over a lantern while it was being milked. The woman was not named, but Catherine O’Leary was identified. Illustrations and caricatures soon appeared depicting Mrs. O’Leary with the cow.

In 1893, however, Ahern admitted he made the story up.

“Mrs. O’Leary’s cow” has attracted the attention and imagination of generations as the cause of the fire. Numerous references, in a variety of media, has been made in American popular culture, including films, television, and popular music.

But if a cow wasn’t to blame for the huge fire, what was? Over the years, journalists and historians have offered plenty of theories. Some blamed the blaze on a couple of neighborhood boys who were near the barn sneaking cigarettes. Others believed that a neighbor of the O’Leary’s may have started the fire. Some people have speculated that a fiery meteorite may have fallen to earth on October 8th, starting several fires that day– in Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as in Chicago.

The biggest blaze that week

The Peshitgo Fire, the most devastating forest fire in American history, was the biggest blaze that week, but drew little note outside of the region-in and around Peshtigo, Wisconsin– because of the attention drawn by the Great Chicago Fire.

The Peshtigo Fire, which also occurred on October 8th, 1871, roared through Northeast Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns, killing 1,152 people, and scorching 1.2 million acres before it ended.

Historical accounts of the fire say that the blaze began when several railroad workers clearing land for tracks unintentionally started a brush fire. Before long, the fast-moving flames were whipping through the area ‘like a tornado,’ some survivors said. It was the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, that suffered the worst damage. Within an hour, the entire town had been destroyed.

Nine decades of fire prevention

Those who survived the Chicago and Peshtigo fires never forgot what they’d been through; both blazes produced countless tales of bravery and heroism. But the fires also changed the way that firefighters and public officials thought about fire safety. On the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (today known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should henceforth be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. The commemoration grew incrementally official over the years.

In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Pre-vention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9th falls. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925.

In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their

lives end in tragedy. That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It

reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan. Here’s this year’s key campaign messages:

Draw a map of your home and practice with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside

from each exit. Make sure the map also lists the location of the meeting place. The meeting place is often overlooked, but is a very

important part of any escape plan. It is also a good idea to make sure any guests that spend the night at your house also know how to

get out of the house and know where the meeting place is.

Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using

different ways out.

Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.

Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.

Close doors behind you as you leave– this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.


The City of Northwood Tax Office is located in the Municipal Building at 6000 Wales Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619. Our

Office hours are Monday– Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

To make your tax payments online, please visit:

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for fast, easy, and secure processing.

Forms are available on our website, http://www.ci.northwood.oh.us/ and clicking on Departments and clicking on Tax in the drop down

menu provided. On the left side of the page you will see a menu for Forms & Reports, as well as other useful information for your tax

needs. If you have any questions, please call the Tax Department at 419-693-9326.

Please remember the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. In addition, IRS

does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Recognizing these tell-tale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from becoming a

victim..

ATTENTION!!!! The State of Ohio made changes to the Tax Law requiring that all municipalities start

collecting ESTIMATED PAYMENTS for the current Tax Year. If you owed more than $200.00 to the City of

Northwood last year, then you are required to make Estimated Payments for the 2017 Tax Year, which are

due on or before December 15, 2017. This affects any individual(s) who works for an employer that does

not withhold any City Taxes or someone who runs a business as a Sole Proprietor, S-Corp or Corp.

It is E-Z to make a payment :

Just click & pay on our website @ www.ci.northwood.oh.us !!!

STAY IN COMPLIANCE…….the City of Northwood Tax Department requires that all New Residents, Busi-

nesses and Landlords must register with our department. We have made the process even easier through

our website. Landlords and New Residents can register electronically while Businesses can find the form

under “Income Tax Forms”.

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Tuesday, November 7 is the General Election with

candidates, questions, and issues on the election

ballot. There are three precincts in Northwood and

two voting locations. If you have any questions

about where to vote, please visit our website at

http://www.ci.northwood.oh.us/residents/

faq_s1.php.

If you look at option number four

it gives you an option to find out

where you can find your voter

registration, voting precinct and

polling location in the City of

Northwood. October 10th is the

last day to register to vote. Please contact the

Wood County Board of Elections if you would like

a more detailed list specific to your voting precinct,

or to register online at 419-354-9120 or

http://www.co.wood.oh.us/boe/ .

Come support the Northwood #1 V.F.D. Ladies

Auxiliary on Sunday, November 12th, 2017 from

2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. For the Thanksgiving

Feather Party. For more information please

contact the Ladies Auxiliary at:

[email protected]

As the weather begins to change into fall,

the leaves will pile up and bonfires will

become more frequent, the Northwood Fire

Department asks you to review the open

burn regulations. Please visit the

Frequently Asked Questions tab on the

Northwood Fire website at:

http://www.northwoodfire.com/index.php?

option=com_content&view=article&id=32&Itemid=406 .

If you have any questions please contact

the Fire Chief at 419-690-1647 or

[email protected].

General Info: “City of Northwood”

Public Safety Info: “Northwood OH

Police” and “Northwood Fire”

Have a question about services the City

of Northwood provides?

Have a comment on our service provision?

Have a suggestion on how we can improve?

Please feel free to contact the City of Northwood

Administration Office with any questions, comments, or

suggestions. 419-690-1600

THANKSGIVING FEATHER PARTY

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

GENERAL ELECTION

Northwood Community Cares

Committee presents the 2nd

Annual Northwood Fall Festival

to take place on October 14, 2017. The parade will

start at 11:00 a.m.. Registration will begin at 9:00

a.m. in the Northwood Commons (formerly Great

Eastern) parking lot behind McDonald's (2700

Woodville Road). The parade route will leave

Northwood Commons, heading east down

Woodville Road turning onto Mary Avenue and in to

Central Park. For Parade info place contact Blaine

Bryant at 419-551-2063 or

[email protected]. This is a

rain or shine event.

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WINTER ENERGY SAVING TIPS

COVER DRAFTY WINDOWS

Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames during the cold winter months. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.

Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.

ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE

When you are home and awake, set your thermostat as low as is comfortable.

When you are asleep or out of the

house, turn your thermostat back 10˚ to 15˚ for eight hours and save around 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills.

REDUCE HEAT LOSS FROM THE FIRE-

PLACE

Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. When you use the fireplace, reduce

heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the fireplace or open the near-est window slightly.

If you do use the fireplace, install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warmed air back into the room.

Check the seal on the fireplace flue damper and make it as snug as possible.

All tips are from Energy.gov. Smart Thermostat Infographic from smarthermostatguide.com.

AROUND THE HOUSE

*Always blow out candles before leaving the room or going to sleep. Burn candles inside a one foot circle of safety, free of anything that can catch fire. *Cooking is the cause of many fires during the holidays and most commonly occurs when cooking is left unattended. Stand By Your Pan and always stay in the kitchen when cooking. *Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. *Have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. *If using your fireplace make sure it has been inspected for potentially dangerous situations since last winter. It could have rusted parts, a crack in the clay or metal pipe, a birds nest, or creosote buildup.

Energy.gov

smarthermostatguide.com


LIGHTS & DECORATIONS

Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

Keep decorations away from heat sources, windows and doors.

Properly install your holiday lights. Use lights that have the label of an independent

testing laboratory.

Make sure all electrical cords have no frayed or cracked wires or broken sockets.

Do no overload electrical outlets.

Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe.

Do no leave lights turned on for prolonged periods or unattended.

Keep your exits clear by keeping decorations away from windows and doors.

Snow shoveling is

hard work! Please

make sure you know

your limits when

shoveling snow to

avoid any risks such

as overexertion and

falls on slippery

surfaces.

SNOW REMOVAL TIPS

To aid the Maintenance Department in clearing snow in an

efficient manner, the Road Superintendent asks residents

to please do the following:

*Delay as much non-essential travel as possible until after

the roads have been cleared.

*Throughout snowfalls, of more than 2 inches, park on

driveways to allow crews to plow the entire street.

*When using a snow blower, shovel, or plow to clear your

driveway, please do not push the snow out into the street.

*To avoid clearing your driveway entrance repeatedly, wait

until the plow truck has completed clearing the roadway,

curb-to-curb.

*As you shovel your driveway, if you have a fire hydrant

close by, please also take a few minutes to dig it out. This

will aid our Fire Department in the event of an emergency.

As the weather changes and the snow falls,

please be aware of the workers plowing

snow. As you can see above, The City of

Northwood’s trucks are blue. Our crews

wear neon reflective gear.

Thanks for your

cooperation in ensuring

our employees are safe!


ARE YOU A VETERAN LIVING IN WOOD

COUNTY?

The Veterans Assistance Center wants to ensure you are registered with their office to make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to receive. Contact their

office to learn more 419-354-9147.

The District is proud to call Northwood home to our newest WaterShed location. The new “Shed” opened in July and is located at 1740 S. Wheeling Street in the Frisch’s parking lot. If you aren’t familiar with our WaterSheds, they are a small facility where water is filtered through a nine-step purification process. The best part is that pure water from our WaterShed is very affordable, just a quarter a gallon or 5-gallons for a dollar. Be sure to bring your containers and quarters to enjoy quality affordable WaterShed water today!

As many of you know, the Curtice Road waterline project is underway. This $900,000 project will replace the existing aged waterline and add a new portion of waterline on Curtice Road between Bradner Road and Reva Drive. This will improve the water infrastructure in the area and provide water service and fire protection to residents currently on private systems. Construction will continue through the fall, with upcoming closures in the West Pointe subdivision. The District would like to remind residents that there may be scheduled water service interruptions during this project. You will be notified in advance of interruptions. Unfortunately, due to the age and condition of the existing waterline, there may also be some unscheduled service interruptions. In the event of unscheduled service Interruptions, you will be notified as soon as possible of any precautions that may be required. The project scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2018, weather permitting. We appreciate your patience as we work to make these

improvements.

Finally, the District is proud to let the community know that work is now complete on the $6 million equalization basin project, the largest project in District history! The two year project wrapped up in August, as crews added landscaping and seeded the area. The basin will be used in wet weather to temporarily store high flows in the sanitary system during wet weather. This will reduce sewer surcharging and sewer overflows to the Lake Erie watershed, thereby helping to ensure the safety of our Great Lakes.


Don’t forget to LIKE our Facebook page

@cityofnorthwood for more information and updates about what’s going on in the City!

811 was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting

underground utility lines while working on digging projects.

Every digging job requires a call—even small projects like plant-

ing trees and shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while

digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt

service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible

for fines and repair costs. Don’t assume you know what’s

below. Protect yourself and those around you– Call 811 every

time.

City of Northwood Residents, have you been to the NEWLY

remodeled Wood County District Library Branch in Walbridge,

Ohio? It is open for business, Monday—Thursday 10:00 a.m.—

8:00 p.m. and Friday—Saturday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. It is

closed on Sundays. Located at 108 North Main Street, the

newly expanded branch has a dedicated meeting room with a

catering kitchen, and wide-screen, internet-connected monitors;

expanded computer stations, and an Owl’s Nest tree in the

children’s area to name a few new features. Check them out

online for their calendar of events!

Wcdpl.org/WalbridgeLibrary

The Ohio State University Extension Office strives to provide current, up-to-date information on agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences,

community development, horticulture and 4-H youth development. The Extension Office is a cooperative effort of the Ohio State University, the Wood County

Commissioners and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

For More information visit: https://wood.osu.edu/

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING?

The Wood County Committee on Aging has provided seniors throughout Wood County with the resources they need to maintain

their independence and enjoy this season of life.

The Wood County Committee on Aging provides lunch options with suggested donation amounts, as well as dinner options with

an RSVP required. Beyond these services, the WCCOA provides many other services, such as Home delivered meals for

homebound seniors, Medical transportation, Mon– Fri, Caregiver information and education, Loans of durable medical

equipment, walkers, canes crutches, etc. , screening clinics, application assistances for several programs, including Golden

Buckeye Card Applications. WCCOA also has programs available to seniors throughout Wood County. To learn more about

what the WCCOA has to offer, call 1-800-367-4935 or visit their website at, www.wccoa.net.

Wcdpl.org/WalbridgeLibrary

https://wood.osu.edu/

http://www.wccoa.net


Times and dates are subject to change

without notice

Please check the website for additional

events added/changed to the calendar:


City Council meets…

Every other Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

September 14

September 28

October 12

October 26

November 9

November 23

December 14

December 28

Planning Commission Meetings at

6:00 p.m.

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 11

Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings

at 7:00 p.m.

September 12

October 10

November 14

December 12

Northwood Food Pantry

11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

September 27

October 25

November 29

December 27

Special Dates

September 4 -Offices closed in observation

of Labor Day

October 9 -Offices closed in observation of

Columbus Day

November 23 & 24 -Offices closed in ob-

servation of Thanksgiving Day

December 24 & 25 -Offices closed in ob-

servation of Christmas Eve and Day

Dec. 31 & Jan 01 -Offices closed in obser-

vation of New Years Eve and Day

Monday, September 4, 11, 18, 25

4:00 p—7:00p

Farmers Market

Sunday, September 17, 2017

12:00p—5:00p

Stuffed Cabbage Dinner

held by the V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary.

Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:00p

Deceased Firefighters Memorial with

brunch to follow


Saturday, October 14, 2017

2nd Annual Northwood

Fall Festival

at Central Park in Northwood, Ohio

Sponsored by Northwood Community Cares Com-

mittee..

Saturday, October 28, 2017

at 11:45 a.m.

Halloween Parade


Saturday November 4, 2017

11:00a-4:00p

Vendor & Craft Fair


Don’t forget to FALL back on Sunday, Novem-

ber 5, 2017 as

Daylight Savings Ends.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

2:00p-7:00p

Thanksgiving Feather Party


December 19, - December 21, 2017

Christmas Food Basket Collection

held by the V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary

Office: 419-690-1600

Mayor Schimmel Mayor

[email protected]

Bob Anderson City Administrator

[email protected]

Fire/EMS: 419-690-1647

Joel Whitmore Fire Chief

[email protected]

Streets: 419-693-9327

Craig Meier Dir. of Public Svc.

[email protected]

Police: 419-691-5053

Thomas Cairl Police Chief

[email protected]

Taxation: 419-693-9326

Ken Yant Finance & Rev Dir.

[email protected]

Plan., Zoning and Econ Dev.:

(419) 693-9329

Kimberly Vaculik Coordinator

[email protected]

Northwood Court:

(419) 693-9325

Laura Schroeder Clerk of Courts

[email protected]

Recreation: (419) 690-1600

Todd Dwyer Ball Comm.

Calendar community contact


Contact Us

Give us a call for more information or

suggestions that you would like to

make:

The City of Northwood

6000 Wales Road

Northwood, OH 43619

(419) 690-1600

[email protected]

Visit us on the web at :


Visit us on Facebook at :

@cityofnorthwood

Fall & Winter Fire Safety Tips

Fall and Winter months are the time to fire up your fireplaces, turn on the furnace, and get

that space heater out of storage. This can increase the risk of residential fires, so follow the

safety tips below when heating your home during the holidays.

FIREPLACES

Inspect your chimney regularly for cracks and obstructions.

Don’t let creosote build up in your chimney, as it could set off a roof fire.

Don’t “over build” your fire using too much paper. You could ignite the soot in your chimney.

Never burn charcoal in your fireplace. It gives off deadly carbon monoxide.

Keep your damper open if there are hot ashes in your fireplace. Closing the damper could enable hot ashes to heat up and cause a

damaging fire.

Let ashes cool in a sealed metal container.

FURNACES

Before you turn on your furnace, have it inspected by a qualified professional.

Make sure to check the condition of the automatic controls and emergency shutoffs.

If the walls and ceilings around your furnace feel cool, add insulation or additional clearance space.

Keep all trash and combustibles away from the furnace.

Check your chimney for cracks or loose bricks.

Seal all unused flue openings with solid masonry.

SPACE HEATERS

Make sure your space heater has a working safety light, alarm, automatic shut-off switch, and a cut-off device to prevent overheating.

Keep all objects, people and pets at least three feet away from the heater.

Never use a space heater in your bathroom. Water and electric appliances do not mix.

Contact the Northwood Fire Department at

419-690-1647 or [email protected]

for a few home safety assessments.

This includes the installation of a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors.

The City of Northwood

6000 Wales Road

Northwood, Ohio 43619

419-690-1600

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