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4:15pm, Friday
Red Cross Shelters
The Red Cross Shelters in Montgomery County are now closed. They closed after lunch on Thursday. The closures are a result of most poeple getting their power restored.

4:15pm, Thursday
Miami Township Tree limb Pick-up
Miami Township continues its efforts to recover from the wind storm of last week.

The Miami Township Public Works Department has initiated the process of collecting downed tree limbs that is expected to take 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Crews are working in several subdivisions and will be providing aid to residents by picking up tree limbs only.

Please cut limbs in manageable lengths and place near road edge, not in the roadway. Crews will not be working out of the legal road right-of-way under any circumstances. Crews will not be collecting logs, larger limbs, bagged or bundled items, chipped piles or small piles of raked sticks (most notably raked piles containing sticks and leaves).

Please dispose of these items through your refuse provider or contract with a reputable tree removal service.

12pm, Thursday
Moraine Block Party
The city of Moraine and Chick-Fil-A will be hosting a Black Out Block Party serving 200 meals to residents of Moraine who remain without power. The event will take place Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the Payne Recreation Center at 3800 Main Street.

For more information, call the Payne Recreation Center at 937-535-1060.

6:30am, Thursday
Power Outages
Dayton Power and Light continues to make progress in restoring power to the region. At this time, they said 2,800 customers remain without power. They said power should be retored to most customers on Thursday, however, some invdividual customers may have to wait a little longer.

11:47pm, Wednesday
Only a few thousand people in our area are still without power Wednesday night. Dayton Power and Light are reporting 4300 customers are without power.

Duke Energy in Cincinnati said 75 customers are without power, but that number continues to go up and down on Wednesday.

10:55am, Wednesday
Food Stamp Deadline
People looking to apply for replacement food stamps to cover spoiled food in Montgomery County have until the end of the day to apply. So far, officials said more than 19,000 people have applied. To qualify, you must have received food stamps during the month of September.

Wednesday is the last day to file an application. You are encouraged to go to the Job Center in Dayton before 4 p.m.

9:50am, Wednesday
Butler Twp.
The American Red Cross will be discontinuing its overnight shelter at the Crossroads Church of God on Miller Lane beginning at noon. However, the shelter will continue to offer lunch at noon and dinner at 5 p.m. as well as showers to those who were affected by the wind storm.

For more information, contact the Dayton Chapter of the American Red Cross at 222-0124.

9:15am, Wednesday
Dayton Power and Light said they have 8,000 people still without power. Their target date to get all power restored is today.

10:04pm, Tuesday
DPL said they have restored power to 10,000 homes in the past 24 hours, which brings there total number of customers still without power to 13,000. Duke Energy is reporting just 720 customers without power this evening.

5:00pm, Tuesday
Xenia Township
A local scrap yard has seen an increase in business since the wind storm hit the Miami Valley on Sept. 14. River Metals Recycling said it has seen a lot of people turning storm debris turned into cash by selling it.

1:50pm, Tuesday
Washington Township
Chick-fil-A in Washington Township is hosting a block party on Tuesday evening. The event will be held on Verdi Court, which is located off of Verdi Drive. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. and is free to the public while supplies last.

11am, Tuesday
City Of Dayton
The city of Dayton is relaxing normal guidelines for hauling away debris in the wake of the Sept. 14 wind storm. Normally, residents must cut, bundle and tie their debris into piles no longer than 4 feet by 4 feet.

However, due to the volume of debris, residents do not have to bundle their debris and the size of the piles can be 6 feet by 6 feet. Public Works crews expect to keep the expanded collection for the next two weeks.

10:26am, Tuesday
Jefferson Twp.
A boil advisory for Jefferson Township has been lifted.

7:00am, Tuesday
Greene County
A water usage ban has been lifted in Greene County. Officials said power has been restored to all of the county's water systems. Last week's power outages, combined with the already-low rainfall, limited water supplies.

6:00pm, Monday
Centerville
Until power is restored to all areas, the Golf Club at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee St., will have shower facilities available 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Centerville Police Department will continue additional night-time patrol in those areas without power as well. Additional ice is available at no charge at Centerville High School, 500 E. Franklin St., Monday, Sept. 22 and Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6 p.m until 7 p.m. at the west side athletic entrance.

5:00pm, Monday
Montgomery County
Montgomery County is waiving fees for permits for repairs related to the wind storm Sept. 14, 2008. Re-roofing does not require a permit unless structural repairs to sheathing, framing or trusses are done. Reconnecting electrical service equipment that pulled loose from a building does not require a permit. Fees for permits for Ike wind storm damage repairs will also be waived.

4:15pm, Monday
Ohio Edison
Officials of Ohio Edison report that all the outage in their service area have been restored.

4:00pm, Monday
Greene County
Greene County Environmental Services has extended the hours of its central yard waste site. Monday through Thursday, the site will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The hours Friday and Saturday will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The waste site is at 2145 Greene Way Blvd. in Xenia.

12:00pm, Monday
Greene County
The American Red Cross is opening a feeding site Monday at the Senior Citizens Center, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd, in Beavercreek. Lunch will be served beginning at 1:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

7:30pm, Sunday
Montgomery County
The American Red Cross emergency shelter located at Crossroads Church of God on Miller Lane will be open Sunday evening. The shelter will be open Monday morning and shelter workers will assess the need to remain open Monday evening. Anyone who needs transportation to the shelter can call HelpLink 211.

4:30pm, Sunday
Power Outage Protest
People gathered and protested in German Township Sunday because Dayton Power and Light officials said it could be Wednesday before power is restored to all of its customers. The protest took place outside the government center on Route 725.

2:30pm, Sunday
Trotwood Carry-in
On Sunday, Sep. 21 the Olive Road Flea Market at 2222 Olive Road hosted a carry-in for those without power. This is free and open to the public. The event will last until the food is gone.

1:00pm, Sunday
Power Outages
Power restoration efforts continue across the Miami Valley. A spokesman for DP and L said 1500 linemen from 10 different states are in the area working to restore power as quickly as possible. According to DP and L, crews restored power to 8,000 households on Saturday. A spokesman said power remains out to 51,000 households.

12:30pm,Saturday
Power Outages
A DP and L spokesperson said a goal for Saturday is to restore power to 15 schools so classes can resume Monday.

11:30pm, Friday
Power Outages
A spokesperson for Dayton Power and Light said people without power should report their outage to DP&L. They said not to assume that the company knows that your electricity is out.

The number to call to report an outage is 1-877-4-OUTAGE (1-877-468-8243. Officials said if you have already reported your outage, do not call again.

10:00pm, Friday
Time Warner Cable
Officials at Time Warner Cable said that cable services have been restored to more than 85 percent of their customers in the Dayton and Cincinnati area. Time Warner said it will continue to work around the clock until service has been restored to all customers.

9:30pm, Friday
Preble County
Many residents in Preble County remain without power. They can contact the United Way's 211 information line in an effort to get information. Or, for services from a land line, call 1-800-917-3224 or 937-225-3000 for wirelesss or digital phone.

If you are unable to get through, call 937-456-1243 where a volunteer can assist with service.

8:22pm, Friday
Preble County
The Preble County shelter is relocating from the Gasper Twp. Fire Department to the United Church Of The Bretheran at 1407 N. Baron Street in Eaton. It will open to the public with breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. and last until 10 a.m. The shelter will close at 8 p.m.

3:45pm, Friday
Montgomery County
James Wingfield in Dayton is holding a community cookout for people still without power. The cookout will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Washington Park on Woodley Rd. in Dayton

3:15pm, Friday
Montgomery County
SICSA Red Dog Auction is rescheduled for Oct. 31 because of a power outage.

3:00pm, Friday
Greene County
Greene County is running a storm week special. Expanded hours are offered at the central Yard Waste Drop Off site, 2145 Greene Way Blvd. for yard debris. The site is open Friday to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Satellite sites in Beavercreek, Bellbrook and Fairborn retain normal hours. Beavercreek and Bellbreek are open Monday and Wednesday 4-8 p.m.; Fairborn, Tuesday and Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.

1:00pm, Friday
Clark County
Job and Family Services of Clark County is giving people more time to apply for replacement food stamps. The Springfield agency will be open Friday until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

If you have questions call 327-1872

9pm,Thursday
City of Beavercreek and Township
The jurisdictions will be allowing drop-off at Rotary Park starting on Thursday, September 18, from 7 am to 7 pm . The City and Township will begin picking up yard waste debris from the curb beginning on Monday, September 22. It may take several weeks to reach all homes.

Individual limbs should be no longer than 6 feet and no more than 6 inches in diameter. Debris should be placed just inside the curb, not in the street.

7:30pm,Thursday
Dayton Public Schools
All Dayton Public Schools will be open, with the exception of the following buildings that remain without power: Kiser, Horace Mann, Stivers, Louise Troy and Orville Wright.

5pm,Thursday
Greene Co. Storm Week Special
Greene County is running a storm week special. Expanded hours are offered at the Central Yard Waste Drop Off site, 2145 Greene Way Blvd for yard debris. The site is open Thursday 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm; and Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm

Satellite sites in Beavercreek, Bellbrook and Fairborn retain normal hours. Beavercreek and Bellbrook are open Monday and Wednesday, 4 to 8 pm; Fairborn, Tuesday and Thursday 4 to 8 pm.

Normal size restrictions do not apply-please do not bring tree trunks.

With expanded hours, we are seeing 1,000 to 1600 cars per day. On Monday, we had as much yard waste dropped off as we normally handle in three months. In 2007, the County took in a total of 55,000 cubic yards of debris. Over 20,000 cubic yards have been dropped off so far this week.

We are currently stockpiling the debris and will work on grinding and disposing of it after we can assess the amount of material we have.

The County does not have the facilities to accept building debris, such as shingles, bricks and fencing. Anything that has been part of or attached to a structure can be taken to a construction demolition site, such as Xenia Demolition Landfill on Dayton-Xenia Road.

Many of the local communities are picking up yard debris from residents. For more information about such programs, please call your jurisdiction for a schedule.

2:50pm Thursday
Rotten Food Warning
The Greene County Health Department is warning residents NOT to throw away spoiled meat and food in their home trash can. The rotting food presents a health hazard and can attract rats. The Greene County landfill has set up a specific dumpster for residents to dispose of their spoiled food.

2:47pm Thursday
Red Cross Shelter Moving
The Red Cross shelter at Dayton's Masonic Temple is moving to the Crossroads Church of God at 6213 Miller Lane in Butler Township. The RTA will shuttle evacuees at 5:45pm to the new shelter. Dinner will be served at the new shelter location tonight, beginning at 5pm. Any citizens that need transportation to the new shelter should call HelpLink by dialing 211.

11:45am Thursday
Trotwood Ice Giveaway
The city of Trotwood is giving away ice to its residents. The ice is being away at 5469 Little Richmond Road at Fire Station No. 72. The ice will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis.

10:20am Thursday
Boil Advisory
A boil advisory has been issued for Jefferson Township until further notice.

6:50am Thursday
Dayton Fire Station No. 14
Firefighters at Fire Station No. 14, which is located at North Main Street and Fairview Avenue have been answering triple the calls. They have also been without power. The fire station just had power restored early Thursday morning.

Fire officials said they have a generator at the station that is strong enough to keep their communication system up. They too have been having to live on the bare minimum without power.

6:00am Thursday
Power Outage Update
Officials with Dayton Power and Light said they continue to work around the clock to restore power. There are power crews from Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Oklahoma are in the Dayton area to bring the power back on to all affected areas.

In Eaton, about 25 percent of the city remains without power.

11:15pm,Wednesday
Sinclair Tartan Pride Athletics Announcement
With the recent storms that have hit our community, the Montgomery County Food Bank is out of food to feed our neighbors.

Sinclair Athletics in conjuction with the Tartan Pride Women's Volleyball Team will collect food items at thier home game Saturday, September 20 versus Findlay. Game time is 1:30 p.m. with the gates opening at 12:30 p.m.

Anyone who brings in a canned food item will get in free to the game and asist the food bank in helping needy residents.

9pm,Wednesday
City of Miamisburg
The Level 2 water emergency was lifted for the City of Miamisburg. Electric to the water system has been restored by DP&L.

8:30pm,Wednesday
Montgomery Co. Solid Waste District temporarily cutting yard waste fee
Effective Sept. 17, 2008, the Montgomery County Solide Waste District is lowering the price per ton for accepting loose yard waste from $30 per ton to $15 per ton for all Montgomery County residents and municipal customers.

The reduced rate will be in effect thru Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008.

"Given the vast amount of storm debris across the county, we felt it necessary to provide some relief to our residents and district members," said Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge.

You can call 225-4999 for additional information.

7:00pm,Wednesday
Lodging facilities offering discounted rates for those without power
A few of Richmond Indiana area lodging facilities are wanting to help families without power by offering reduced rates.

The Motel 6 is offering a no power rate at $39.99, plus tax, on 419 Commerce Dr., Richmond, IN 47374. There number is 765-966-6682.

The Days Inn is offering a no power rate at $69.00, plus tax, on 5775 National Road E., Richmond, IN 47374. There number is 765-966-4900.

The Holiday Inn is offering a no power rate at $70.00, plus tax, on 5501 National Road E., Richmond, IN 47374. There number is 765-966-7511.

The Lees Inn and Suites rates vary and guest laundry is available. There location is at 6030 National Road E., Richmond, IN 47374. There number is 765-966-6559.

5:00pm, Wednesday
Dayton Public Schools will resume operation Thursday
Six schools will not open: Kiser, Horace Mann, Stivers, Louise Troy, Orville Wright and World of Wonder

5:00pm,Wednesday
City of Miamisburg's level 2 water emergency remains in effect
The City of Miamisburg is still under a level 2 water emergency. This essentially precludes residents from watering lawns, washing vehicles or otherwise using the city water supply for non-essential purposes.

3:10pm, Wednesday
WHIO-TV Studios
Three days after switching to generator power, WHIO-TV has just switched back to DP&L service. Our generator allows us to indefinitely operate all functions of the station. News Center 7 has been reporting on a 24-hour news cycle since our emergency began, and we'll continue to focus our efforts on storm recovery.

1:25pm, Wednesday
Power Outage Update
Officials with Dayton Power and Light said that power outages have been reduced another 25,000 to 125,000 remaining in the dark. Crews will continue to work around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible.

11:30am, Wednesday
Food Stamps
Hundreds of people lined up Wednesday morning at the Dayton Convention Center in order to receive assistance with getting additional food stamps since food was spoiled during this week's power outages.

9:55am, Wednesday
Level 1 Emergency Lifted
The sheriff of Butler County said the Level 1 emergency was cancelled at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sheriff Richard K. Jones said it appears that the worst is over, however not all power has been restored.

8:40am, Wednesday
Traffic Lights, Highway Crash
An crash on Interstate 75 near Needmore Road has forced rush-hour traffic to divert onto North Dixie Drive. However, due to traffic lights being out on North Dixie Drive, commuters is back up for miles. as people are treating intersections as four-way stops.

6:40am, Wednesday
Traffic Lights
The number of traffic lights around the region that remain off is shrinking. The city of Huber Heights said all of its traffic lights are back on. Officials in Washington Township said all but two traffic lights are working.

6:20am, Wednesday
House Fire, Miami Twp.
Fire officials said an alternative light or heat source may be blamed for a house fire on Jamaica Road early Wednesday morning.

Fire officials also said it is very important to make sure candles are blown out completely and away from any flammable materials. They said to make sure all other light or heat sources are turned off prior to going to bed or leaving.

5:44am, Wednesday
Power Outages
Officials with Dayton Power and Light said they have restored power to 10,000 to 20,000 customers overnight. They said there are still about 150,000 without power. Extra crews have been flown in from Chicago to help restore power.

11:30pm,Tuesday
Pain Enterprises Selling Dry Ice
Pain Enterprises will be open at 8 a.m. Wednesday with more dry ice. The business is located at Keowee & 2nd street in Dayton.

The company said they have sold about 28,000 pounds of dry ice and expects those numbers to grow as the week goes on.

10:10pm,Tuesday
Dayton Public Schools Closings
The List of school closings and cancellations for Wednesday continues to grow. Most of Dayton Public Schools are open Wednesday with the exception of Kiser, Horace Mann, Stivers, Orville Wright and World of Wonder will remain closed Wednesday.

8:30pm,Tuesday
Boone's Power Equipment Selling Chain Saws
The Boone's Power Equipment at 1050 Diamond Mill in Brookville said they have chain saws available for purchase.

7:38pm,Tuesday
West Chester Fire Department Helping Those Without Power
The West Manchester Fire Station is open to any persons in the northern Preble or southern Darke counties who are without electric. They will give any assistance they can.

6:00pm,Tuesday
Butler County Sheriff's Office To Distribute Ice
Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones announces that his office has arranged to distribute approximately 2,000 bags of ice Tuesday night around 8 p.m. Jones said, "Ice has become a real commodity since this emergency began and we're hoping to help those who are truly in need."

The bags will be at the Park and Ride located on Yankee Road near Cincinnati Dayton Road in Liberty Township.

5:10pm,Tuesday
Montgomery County Opens Citizen Information Phone Line
During a serious event, citizens want answers and Montgomery County is making sure residents can get those answers quickly. Montgomery County has set up the Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 937-225-6217.

Montgomery County citizens can call this number if they have questions or concerns about the clean-up efforts.

3:50pm,Tuesday
Debris Removal
In the City of Kettering starting Monday, September 22, the city will begin collecting storm debris from the curb. Place debris just inside the curb, not in the street. To help ensure efficient storm cleanup, have debris moved to the curb prior to Monday, September 22. Residents with debris related issues may call the street department at 296-2472.

For residents in the city of Xenia they can take debris to the Greene County Recycling Center on Greene Way Blvd. off Progress Drive.

Residents in Centerville are encouraged to continue to tie-up small branches and yard debris into bundles less than 4 feet in length and less than 40lbs to be removed with their regular weekly refuse service.

This is free, emergency-related service that is being offered for storm-related debris only. If you have questions or need additional information contact the Centerville Municipal Building at 433-7151.

Residents in Clark County can take their debris to the city of Springfield at Lagonda and Belmonte at the old International Plant.

For at least the next week, Public Works crews will be collecting any downed branches set out at the curb in Miamisburg. It is preferred that smaller limbs be bundled with string or twine and large branches be cut into three-foot sections, but these traditional guidelines are not being strictly enforced during this period. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847-6635.

3:26pm, Tuesday
Clark County, Water Station
The Clark County Water District has a water station set up at George Rogers Park, 930 S. Tecumseh Road. Residents in need of water because of power outage are invited to bring containers.

3:25pm, Tuesday
Beavercreek, Charging Station
Vineyard Church in Beavercreek on Indian Ripple Road is opening its doors to charge your cell phone and hand out a free cup of coffee.

3:12 pm, Tuesday
Beavercreek, Charge Electrical Devices
St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 350 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, between 10:30am and 7pm today, is allowing people with cell phones, oxygen systems to charge their electrical devices.

3:12 pm, Tuesday
Beavercreek, Free Hot Meal & Water
St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 350 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, is offering free water. The church is also serving a free hot meal between 5pm and 7pm today.

3:11 pm, Tuesday
Vandalia, Charge Oxygen Systems
High Tech Elastomers will be allowing people to charge their oxygen systems only at 885 Scholz Drive, Vandalia, behind the fire department on Brown School Road.

3:00 pm
Power Outage
Dayton Power and Light crews continue to work around the clock to restore power to numerous locations around the Miami Valley. Crews have been brought in from out-of-state to help with the restoring power.

11:20am
Springfield - Shelter
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Maiden Lane Church of God on Maiden Lane in Springfield.

10:38am, Tuesday
Pioneer Electric - Power Update
Pioneer Electric, which serves portions of rural Champaign, Miami and Shelby Counties, reports restoration of power to all but 500 customers. Pioneer hopes to restore power to most of their remaining customers tonight, but warns that it might be tomorrow before all work is completed.

9:10am, Tuesday
City Of Clayton
The city's government office has relocated to 235 East Salem Street in Clayton. The telephone number is 836-9189 and there is only 1 line available.

7:04am, Tuesday
Dayton - NCR Country Club
Due to potentially dangerous situations, the NCR Country Club's South course has been closed indefinitely. More than 100 trees were damaged on the South course. The North course, which lost 18 trees, remains open.

6:45am, Tuesday
Shelter Update
The Red Cross Shelter, which is located at the Dayton Masonic Temple will be serving breakfast for those who need a hot meal. Officials with the Red Cross said they will then decide whether to continue to stay open and for how long. They said they will stay open depending upon the numbers of those who are in need of a place to stay. Numerous schools around the Miami Valley are once again closed on Tuesday because of the power outages around the region.

6:00am, Tuesday
Power Outages
Power outages continue for 200,000 Dayton Power and Light customers. Shelters have been set up in some areas for people who continue to have no power.

A fire at a house in Huber Heights overnight may have been the result of candle that was burning because the house had no power due to downed power lines. All residents escaped with no injuries.

11:20pm, Monday
Power Outages
There are still hundreds of thousands without power in the Miami Valley. Ohio Edison officials said there are 39,000 without power. There are 200,000 Dayton Power and Light customers without electricity. Duke Energy, which supplies power to customers in Warren county and counties south is reporting 600,000 customers without power. News Center 7 has been informed that some people may not have their electricity restored until the weekend.

10:24pm, Monday
Storm Recovery Hotline
News Center 7 has established a storm recovery hotline to keep you informed. The number is (937) 259-2021. As soon as we gather new information about damage or get updates on the power outages we will update our News Center 7 hotline.

9:28pm, Monday
Red Cross Opening Shelters
The Red Cross has opened a number of emergency shelters for people who need assistance. In Dayton, a shelter has been established at the Dayton Masonic Temple on West Riverview Ave. It is located right next to the Dayton Art Institute. A shelter is located at Xenia Central Junior High School on Edison Boulevard in Xenia. A third location is now open at the First United Methodist Church at 202 West Fourth Street in Greenville.

8:08pm, Monday
Clark County - Damage / Water
Residents who have structural damage to their home are asked to call the Clark County Emergency Operations Center at 521-2175. If you are asked to leave a message please include your address and what damage has occurred to your home. If your in need of water for personal and sanitary use and your current township is without electricity you may take empty jugs or appropriate containers to your local fire station between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Additionally, there is a limit of 15 gallons per house hold.

7:05pm, Monday
Dayton - Oxygen Supplies
The Red Cross emergency shelter established at the Masonic Temple of Dayton is now equipped to provide oxygen and electrical power to people in need of assistance with their oxygen equipment. The oxygen station and electricity has been provided to citizens in addition to basic necessities, such as food and water. The emergency shelter is located at 525 W. Riverview Ave. in Dayton.

“Hospitals need to ensure that their emergency rooms have the capacity to address the life-threatening issues that they are presented with each day. Individuals that are not facing a life-threatening emergency should contact their primary care provider first and follow their instructions,” stated Bryan Bucklew, President & CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association. Bucklew said, “If you are someone without any acute or life-threatening medical emergencies and are simply in need of oxygen or available electricity to recharge your oxygen equipment, go to the Red Cross emergency shelter to receive oxygen or to use the available electricity to charge your oxygen equipment.”

By offsetting the increased number of patients requesting oxygen treatment at the region’s emergency departments with the emergency shelter, the region’s hospitals will be able to devote the necessary resources to addressing emergency situations.

5:31pm, Monday
Preble County - Advisory
Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson tells News Center 7 that residents should avoid driving this evening if at all possible. Conditions are still hazardous and crews are still trying to remove debris and restore power. Sheriff Simpson also asks residents to check on those who may need help - the sick and the elderly.

4:55pm, Monday
Dayton - Hospitals
According to the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, local hospitals in the region have reached critical capacity and are requesting that citizens do not use local emergency rooms for anything other than acute or life-threatening issues. A Red Cross emergency shelter has been established at the Masonic Temple of Dayton for citizens in need of basic necessities, including food and water. In an effort to offset the current demand for oxygen at local hospitals, an oxygen station is being set up and equipped to assist patients in need of oxygen at the Red Cross emergency shelter. The emergency shelter is located at 525 W. Riverview Ave. in Dayton.

According to GDAHA President & CEO, Bryan Bucklew, individuals in need of medication or medical care that is not acute or life-threatening should contact their primary care physician first. Bucklew stated that “Several of the region’s hospitals have seen such an urgent increase in emergency room visits that they are currently at critical capacity.”

By offsetting the increased number of patients requesting oxygen treatment at the region’s emergency departments with the emergency shelter, the region’s hospitals will be able to devote the necessary resources to addressing emergency situations.

3:41pm, Monday
Ohio - State of Emergency
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says about 2 million customers in the state are without power in the wake of high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. Strickland also has declared a state of emergency, which will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to help local communities remove debris from roads. 84 of the state's 88 counties received damage. At least four people were killed when hit by toppled trees or falling branches. A fifth person was electrocuted working on a generator Monday. Strickland says it will take days to restore power in all areas of the state.

About 450 school districts canceled classes on Monday, and one-third of state traffic signals were down.

3:30pmpm, Monday
Miami Valley - Power
Dayton Power and Light tells News Center 7 that 200,000 customers remain without power this afternoon. Power has been restored to about 100,000 customers.

3:14pm, Monday
Yellow Springs - Water
Officials in Yellow Springs are advising residents and businesses to use water only in emergency situations.

3:13pm, Monday
Carlisle - Curfew
Curfew from 10pm to 6am. Water is available at the City Building at 6pm, bring your own containers.

3:36pm, Monday
Miami Township - General Announcement
Miami Township essential services and administrative services are open. Currently, all emergency lines and non emergency phone lines are operational. Over the next several days Miami Township Road Crews will be removing downed trees and tree limbs from the road right of way. For downed trees or tree limbs in your yard our crews will remove these items under the following circumstances. The material must be brought to the edge of the roadway and the material must be cut in small manageable pieces. Currently, four Miami Township Parks are closed, including Layer Park, Crains Run Park, Omietanski Park and Walhdrue Park. There are also numerous traffic signals throughout Miami Township that are not operational. Intersections with non-functioning traffic signals are to be treated as four-way stops. The Board of Trustees asks for your continued cooperation as Miami Township works to get operations back to normal.

3:24pm, Monday
Trotwood - Damage
The City of Trotwood will remove tree limbs throughout the city, but all limbs must be 4" in diameter or smaller. Limbs should be stacked at the edge of the road or curb line, without obstructing road traffic, and should not be tied together or bagged. Trotwood will begin this service in the next several days, after all city roads have been cleared of any obstructions from fallen trees and debris. The pickups will continue through September 30th.

3:15pm, Monday
Miami Valley - Gasoline Concerns
News Center 7 has been on the phone with Marathon/Speedway officials trying to assess the gasoline situation. A spokesperson says 316 Speedway stations were without power in the Ohio-Kentucky area shortly after the storm moved through. As of mid-day today that number was down to 140. Speedway urges everyone to continue with their normal buying habits, and to reduce consumption where possible. The company believes that any gas disruption will be minimal.

2:52pm, Monday
Kettering - Oxygen Concerns
Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering is offering power to people who are on oxygen. The church is located on the Northeast corner of Shroyer and Lincoln Park. You can call 293-3151 for more information.

2:46pm, Monday
Miami Valley - Gasoline Concerns
With gas pumps not working at stations without power, stations with power are starting to feel the pinch. Long lines are starting to form as drivers attempt to top off their tanks. Some stations have run out of regular gasoline. If you need gas today, you may need patience and perseverence.

2:11pm - Monday
Beavercreek - Assistance
St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek is offering electricity for recharging batteries, water to fill jugs, and serving a hote meal between 5pm and 7pm. 350 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek

1:49pm - Monday
Health Warning
Dayton and Montgomery County have issued the following Food Safety Advisory for all consumers, restaurants, grocery stores, and any food operations affected by the recent power outages. If the power has been out for longer than 2 hours follow these guidelines:

-For Refrigerators: Perishables such as milk, diary, meat, fish, and eggs, can be packed on ice in a cooler. Commercial operations may transfer foods to another location with power or rent a refrigerated storage truck.

- For Freezers: A freezer that is full will normally keep food for 48 hours, a half-full freezer will keep food for 24 hours. Do not open the freezer door if you can avoid it. When power is restored, if the food temperature is 40F or lower, it may safely be refrozen.

- Use a metal stem probe thermometer to check food product temperatures; discard any perishable food that has a temperature of more than 40F. If you have doubts about the safety of the food, throw it out.

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12:55pm, Monday
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton was open on Monday and classes were in session, although an estimated 2,400 students were without power, according to Beth Keyes, assistant vice president of facilities management. The storm knocked out power to the north and south student neighborhoods except for portions of Stonemill Road and Frericks Way, she said. However, residence halls, classroom buildings and other campus facilities were open and operational. According to Keyes, University grounds crews and tree-trimming contractors began working at 2 p.m. on Sunday to clear downed trees and branches. Many trees, including some very large ones were damaged.

The RecPlex was opened Sunday night for students, but only a few spent the night there. A handful of students from the student neighborhoods spent the night in University guest houses after their houses were damaged. Roofing contractors were contacted on Sunday, and were busy on Monday repairing damage to roofs on residences and campus buildings, she said. Other damage was sustained to vinyl siding, downspouts and gutters, she said. Keyes said no dollar figures for the damage were yet available.

12:38pm, Monday
Greene County - Water
Use water for essential purposes only. The storm that hit the area is affecting the county water and some sewer systems, the limitations will remain in effect until electricity is fully restored to county facilities. Residents should not use the public water supply for outside purposes. Limit indoor use to drinking, cooking, flushing. Many county offices are without electricity and fully operating telephone systems. If the public has any questions they can call 562-7450.

12:26pm, Monday
Wilmington - State of Emergency
Wilmington Mayor David Reisk has declared a State of Emergency for Wilmington. During the State of Emergency people should avoid unnessacery travel, refrain from working near trees or power lines until qualified personnel get to it. If anyone needs water they can get water from the city water plant on Lowes Drive or at City Hall. Debris pickup will be facilitated over the next 2 weeks, they need to put it in managable piles near the curb and they'll get to it as fuel and time allows.

There are still many traffic lights not working, remember then that every intersection becomes a 4-way stop. Please check on family and friends. Call 911 only in case of emergency.

12:20pm, Monday
Shelters - New
The Red Cross is opening new shelters for Monday.

Dayton: Dayton Masonic Temple 525 W. Riverview Ave. Next to Dayton Art Institute

Xenia: Central Jr. High School 425 Edison Blvd.

12:19pm, Monday
Water Advisory
The Southwest Regional Water District asks all customers to conserve water as much as possible. In addition, any customer who experiences extremely low pressure or who loses water supply entirely should follow procedures for a boil advisory. Boil all water used for drinking, cooking or oral hygiene for at least one minute prior to use. Please follow these procedures until further notice.

12:15pm, Monday
Springfield - Damage
Springfield is offering brush disposal for residents to dump waste at the Old International Plant on Lagonda Ave. Enter thru the Belmont Avenue side. Monday until 7p and the rest of week from 9a-7p.

12:08am, Monday
Five Rivers MetroParks - Damage
Five Rivers MetroParks is advising that you should avoid walking on the trails because many are dangerous. Some trees and branches have been weakened and may still fall.

12:06pm, Monday
Greene County - Damage
Miami Township in Greene County and the Village of Yellow Springs have announced a phone number for residents to call with reports of property damage. Residents of Miami Township in Greene County as well as the Village of Yellow Springs and Clifton should call the Miami Township Offices at 767-2460 to report property damage from yesterday's storm. Please be prepared to provide your name, address and a brief description of the damage. This information will assist the fire department in assessing damage from the storm.

12:05pm, Monday
Dayton - State of Emergency
The City of Dayton has declared a state of emergency as city officials look to recover from storm damage.

Noon, Monday
Fairborn - Water
The City of Fairborn Division of Water is cancelling the earlier request to limit water usage to emergency purposes only. All systems are now back to normal and there was no adverse impact to the system. Fairborn residents do not need to take any additional measures in regards to their water.

11:42am, Monday
Power - Ohio Edison
Ohio Edison reports 39,000 customers without power. Crews from Toledo are responding to help. Ohio Ed reports that it may be Saturday before all power is restored.

11:32am, Monday
Supplies - Meijer
Meijer officials tell News Center 7 that all of their stores in the area are open, even though some are on backup generators. They tell us they have contigency plans to operate no matter how long power stays out.

11:11am, Monday
Power - DP&L
DP&L tells News Center 7 that it is increasing the estimate of customers without power to 225,000. A 'customer" is a single residence or business. DP&L says the company has discovered new areas without power as it works to restore electricity to customers. But DP&L warns that the it may not get all power restored until Friday.

11:06am, Monday
Greene County - Damage
Greene County Enviromental Services is open today for people that want to get rid of waste, 2145 Greenway Blvd., Xenia.

11am, Monday
Greene County - Water
Greene County officials are asking that residents use water for essential purposes only. The storm that hit the area is effecting the county water and some sewer systems, the limitations will remain in effect until electricity is fully restored to county facilities. Residents should not use the public water supply for outside purposes. Limit indoor use to drinking, cooking, flushing. Many county offices are without electric, and phone systems are working sporatically. If the public has any questions they can call 562-7450.

10:45am, Monday
Wayne County - Travel
Level 1 Travel Warning has bene extended for Wayne County roadways, the city of Richmond and town of Centerville streets due to high winds causing numerous trees, tree limbs and powerlines down on area roads and streets.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department advises that if you must drive, be extremely careful. 17 roads remain closed in Wayne County.

10:03am, Monday
West Carrollton - Power
"Fedup" reports to us that "power has been out since about 2:30 pm yesterday afternoon. Several large limbs down all around me. Can't find ice or candles anywhere."

9:00am, Monday
Butler County - Travel Emergency
Level 1 Emergency. Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones reports hazardous driving conditions due to power outages and power lines down on roadways. Sheriff Jones asks that you refrain from contacting public service agencies unless an actual emergency exists. if your property has sustained minor damage and/or you need a report, please contact your public service agency after this emergency has been lifted.

8:32am, Monday
Greenville - Damage
Here there are tree branches down all over. Over at the Darke County Fairgrounds, two big whole trees are down AND part of the metal roof from the grandstand has been blown off. - from Cody Miller

12:15am, Monday
Brookville - Damage
Hello from not so beautiful downtown brookville,oh. The library on Arlington road sustained some major damage to the roof, part of the roof was ripped off and carried across the street. Also Rob's restaurant on Arlington Road sign was thrown to the ground and many trees as well as shingles torn off of many homes and businesses. - from oj

9pm, Sunday
Shelters
Red Cross setting up shelters at request of police and fire to house and feed people without power. Sugarcreek twp - 2090 Ferry Road Xenia - Central Jr. High school 425 Edison Blvd. 2751 Washington Mill Rd (Community Ctr)

8pm, Sunday
Montgomery County - Travel
On Sunday evening, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer asked that all citizens of Montgomery County to limit travel on county roadways. Sheriff Plummer said only those who felt it necessary to drive should be on the roadways while emergency crews clear all debris.

Greene County - Travel
Authorities in Greene County have issued a Level 2 travel emergency. Officials said roads were hazardous as large limbs, power lines and power poles fell across many of the roads in the county.