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 2012 Road Construction projects have been approved to start as early as April this year. The Residential road resurfacing project alone consists of over 3.5 miles of roadways. Also, the Lucas County Engineers Office has scheduled several road improvement projects for the main-arterial roadways in the Township. A complete list of projects is available at the following: More on Road Construction Click Here.
Road Department Implements Salt Brine for Snow & Ice Control:
 The Staff members of the Public Works Department have made enormous strides in the improvement of their snow and ice control. We implemented our second salt brine distributor within our fleet and recognized the necessity to upgrade the brine-making system to keep up with the demand”, said Gregory W. Huffman, Sylvania Township Public Works Manager. The salt brine system was purchased through the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program, and is capable of producing 3600 gallons per hour and includes two storage tanks, one for salt brine and the other for the salt chemical additive. The salt chemical additive is nick named “beet juice”. The beet is a wonder root deriving from sugar beets and a popular agricultural crop used for sweetener. Everyone thinks its red or purple, but its actually brown, such as the color and consistency to watery maple syrup. When the beet juice is combined with rock salt brine it keeps ice and snow pack from forming on the streets even at extremely low temperatures. The mixture sticks to the road better than traditional treatments and lessens salts corrosive effect on cars. We prefer to avoid harsh chemicals such as calcium chloride – we need to protect our environment while serving the community. Implementing the salt brine and beet juice mixture will produce an environmentally responsible and effective snow & ice control program.
Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
One of the primary concerns is the winter weathers ability to knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region.
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the “Deceptive Killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it strikes.
Fire Safety Education
Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Froelich provided fire safety education and fire extinguisher training to the Resident Advisors at Lourdes University this week. The program covered the leading causes of fire on college campus residence halls and what they can do to help make the residence halls safe. Different classes of fire, the proper fire extinguishers needed to extinguish those fires, as well as how and when to use a fire extinguisher. The students were then given real fire extinguishers to work with. Spring Cleanup - Brush & Leaves:Sylvania Township Road Department will offer a “Spring Cleanup” curb side pickup on Monday, April 2, 2012. This service is a One-Time Only Spring Cleanup for Leaves and Brush only. This service consist of removing piles of leaves and storm damaged brush, such as branches and tree limbs, this service does not include tree removal. This service is a “One – Time” pickup. Please organize and separate leaves and brush at the edge of the roadway allowing our crews to work as efficiently as possible.
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Welcome,
Please click on one or all of the topics on the right to learn more about the high-quality of life in Sylvania Township.
The brief videos will each give you a sampling of the convenience and amenities available to those who live and work in the township and why it is the prime location in northwest Ohio.
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Sylvania Township - Over the years Sylvania Township has been reduced in size by the establishment of Springfield Township in 1836, Richfield Township in 1839, Spencer Township in 1845 and finally Carey Township (Adams Township) in 1856. The boundaries of Sylvania Township remained this way until 1867 when the Lucas County Commissioners set apart property within the boundaries of Sylvania Township to establish the Village of Sylvania, which in 1960 became the City of Sylvania. |
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Sylvania Township Police Department - The first duty of the Sylvania Police Department is to enforce the law, but the 45 sworn police officers also actively work to build relationships with residents, businesses and institutions in the community. Among a number of examples, the department provides safety instruction for pre-kindergarten youngsters, a program in the schools warning of the dangers of alcohol and other drug use, and a program for adults which is a condensed police training academy. |
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 Sylvania Township Fire Department - The Sylvania Township Fire Department is responsible for protecting the community from the danger of fire and for providing the highest quality emergency medical service. A total of 56 firefighter-paramedics and lieutenants are assigned around the clock to the township''s four fire stations. The department also places a high priority on its work with individuals, businesses and others in on-going fire-prevention activities. All of the services of the department are equally available to the City of Sylvania.
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Sylvania Township Roads
Sylvania Township consists of over 130 miles of roadway. The Road Department is responsible for all maintenance and resurfacing projects. The department also oversees the Township cemetery and maintains all of the vehicles in the Township fleet. In addition to these primary duties, the department is also responsible for Township-wide scheduled collections of brush, leaves, and large household items.
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