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Wind Chill Warning Issued for Wednesday and Thursday; Extreme Weather Safety Tips

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From www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=cle&wwa=all

Extremely dangerous wind chills expected Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. Wind chill warning in effect from 1am Wednesday to 4pm Thursday.

  • Lows Tuesday night will drop well below zero and will likely remain below zero through Thursday morning.
  • Wednesday HIGHS may remain below zero
  • Winds of 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Wednesday through Thursday
  • Resulting wind chills values of 25 to 35 degrees below zero
  • This will cause life threatening cold conditions.
  • These temperatures can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Tips for extremely cold weather from www.weather.gov/bgm/outreachExtremeColdSafety

General Information

  • Minimize travel.
  • Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
  • Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
  • Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
  • Check on the elderly.
  • Bring pets inside.

How Should I Dress?

  • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, and a hat.
  • Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
  • Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
  • Try to stay dry and out of the wind.

For more information visit https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

 

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Cleveland Heights Refuse Collection Update

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Because of the dangerously frigid temperatures expected over the next couple of days, and in consideration of the health and safety of our collection staff, the City will not pick up trash on Wednesday (1/30/19) and Thursday (1/31/19) collection will begin later in the day. Those whose regular pickup day is Wednesday will have pickup on Thursday. Thursday pickup will still be on Thursday. No other pickup days are impacted (just Wednesday).

Depression – Awareness is Key

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Every month in 2019, Naaleh is highlighting a different mental health concern as part of its Mental Health Awareness Campaign.

For January, the inaugural mental health concern is depression. With depression, as with other mental health concerns, awareness is key.

Naaleh understands that your pain is real. Don’t face it alone. Call Naaleh at 216-591-6191.

Progressive Looking Hire More Than 2000 Northeast Ohioans in 2019

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From patch.com:

Progressive Insurance expects to hire 2,000 Northeast Ohioans in 2019, a move the company said will support its rapid growth. The company wants to hire 10,000 people nationwide.

The positions the company is looking to fill in or near Cleveland include “customer service, sales, multi-product sales, claims representatives, marketing, legal, IT, business analysis and other teams.”

For more info visit www.progressive.com/careers/ or progressive.taleo.net/.

Job Opportunity Update From Gesher

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https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/520654000

The Department of Defense has a number of part time customer service openings available here in their Cleveland office. Many of these positions can be done remotely as well. Pay for these positions range from $14-19/hour. Applications are still being accepted through 1/25/2019. To apply for this position click the link below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/520654000