Here is a look at what is happening by community, and check back for updates through the day:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Brookville
As of Wednesday afternoon, no one had arrived to use the warming center at Station 76, the new fire station.
City officials reported no water main breaks and said they had one accident on the interstate.
Butler Township
Two morning accidents were reported in Butler Twp. on Interstate 70 that were weather related, but no injuries were reported. No other accidents had been reported as of Wednesday afternoon.
The township has no warming center in operation, and it reported no water main breaks.
Clayton
No water main breaks had been reported Wednesday morning, but Randy Sanders, public service director, said, ““I don’t expect to see a lot of water main breaks till Thursday or later in the week.”
Huber Heights
“We have not had any adverse incidents, and hopefully that trend continues,” Huber Heights City Manager Rob Schommer said Wednesday morning.
He noted the city’s Fire Division has set up warming centers.
Kettering
The city has opened the lobbies of the Kettering Recreation Complex, Lathrem Senior Center and Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center to anyone who needs a warm place, during those facilities’ regular business hours. City officials said they are working with Montgomery County officials on water main breaks as they occur.
The city has announced that Wednesday and Thursday trash collection has now been rescheduled for Saturday this week.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Environmental Services workers were battling four water main breaks Wednesday morning: two in Riverside and one each in Harrison Twp. and Kettering.
The Montgomery County system supplies drinking water to about 250,000 residents including those in Centerville, Miami Twp., Trotwood, Washington Twp. and other communities.
To report water main breaks in areas served by Montgomery County call the 24-hour emergency number, 937-781-2678.
Oakwood
City Manager Norb Klopsch said no cold-weather issues have come up Wednesday, as the city’s only two water main breaks this month occurred before the current cold stretch. He praised the city’s public works department, which is handling trash collection despite the frigid temperatures.
Riverside
Frank Robinson, Riverside police chief, said a water main break happened Tuesday night at Chaucer and Bayside streets. It requited a salt truck to respond, and a county crew worked on the break.
Trotwood
The city uses Dayton’s warming centers, and officials reported no water main breaks and no weather-related accidents Wednesday afternoon.
Vandalia
No one yet had arrived Wednesday afternoon to use the warming center at the Vandalia Recreation Center. They just saw less residents using the facilities.
The city already had two water main breaks, one Tuesday afternoon and one about midnight that was repaired about 8:30 a.m. today.
Washington Twp.
The township set up two warming centers, but no one had used them as of mid-morning Wednesday. Washington Twp. offers a school-day-off program at its recreation center, with 18 students enrolled, and the rec center also opened its indoor playground for the afternoon.
GREENE COUNTY
Beavercreek
City Manager Pete Landrum reports senior center transportation services are cancelled today and Thursday.
“All users scheduled for today and tomorrow have been notified, and we are working to reschedule their trips,” Landrum said.
The Beavercreek Senior Center, 3868 Dayton Xenia Road, will close two hours early at 5 p.m. today.
Fairborn
Fairborn has a warming station open to the public in the lobby of the Fairborn Police Department at 70 W. Hebble Ave. The facility is open around-the-clock. Rides will be provided to the station if needed. Call 937-754-3000 or 937-754-3102 to schedule a ride.
“Many of our local businesses downtown have closed due to the cold temperatures,” said Fairborn spokeswoman Meghan Howard.
Xenia
Bridges of Hope, the homeless shelter at 1087 W. Second St., is staying open all day today and Thursday because of the extreme temperatures. The shelter typically opens at 6 p.m. to register people who need a place to sleep. Manager Jill Conkel said they had 41 people stay Tuesday night.
Greene County
County Administrator Brandon Huddleson reports they are following a cold-weather protocol. To keep outdoor county workers safe, time outside is being limited and extra breaks are being offered to keep warm. Parks and recreation staff started at 2 a.m. to clear parking areas and walkways.
Greene County Engineer Bob Geyer reports crews were out treating and plowing roads since midnight and will continue to do so as the wind creates snow drifts.
Yellow Springs
The John Bryan Community Center is open around the clock, and anyone is welcome to stop in to get warm, said Village Manager Patti Bates.
“If there were a major power outage that caused a larger population to be displaced for a period of time, we would make sure they were accommodated here at the Bryan Center,” Bates said.
There are no water-main breaks at the moment, but Bates said, “They may be more likely to happen next week when the temperature warms up and the ground expands.”
WARREN COUNTY
Clearcreek Twp.
Administrator Matt Clark said he was unaware of any water main breaks and advised those who need to go somewhere to stay warm to go to libraries, government buildings, large, 24-hour retailers or get on a bus.
Township offices are at 7593 Bunnell Hill Road and by phone at 937-748-1267.
Lebanon
City Manager Scott Brunka said a water main break Tuesday night on Monroe Road was weather related.
Springboro
City Manager Chris Pozzuto said Wednesday morning that the city had received no requests for assistance or water breaks.
If anyone needs assistance, they can call the police non-emergency number at (937) 748-0611.
Waynesville
Village Manager Gary Copeland said the Old Stage Kennel, 9069 Old Stage Road, offered to help with animals that are left out in the severe weather.
“We have not had any major water breaks yet, knock on wood, and hopefully we don’t,” Copeland said in an email.
The village police department’s school resource officer, who has a commercial driver’s license and backhoe experience, is helping plow the streets.
“When the schools are closed due to the weather, it makes him available to help out with our street maintenance department,” Copeland said.
The village can be reached at 513-897-8015.
Miami County
Miami County Sheriff Dave Duchak said the department has assisted a couple of motorists experiencing problems with disbaled vehicles in cold, windy conditions. He advised anyone going outside or traveling to dress in layers and keep skin covered.
If traveling in a motor vehicle, people were asked to keep the vehicle above half a tank of gas at all times and keep in the vehicle extra clothing and blankets, jumper cables, water and snacks in case the vehicle becomes disabled.
Duchak said a woman also stopped by the department in Troy earlier Wednesday and dropped off doughnuts and cookies for the staff.
Chris Stewart, Lawrence Budd, Will Garbe, Emily Kronenberger, Cornelius Frolik and Jeremy P. Kelley contributed to this report.
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