March 27, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Blue Ash declares state of emergency
  • Fire Department seeking donations
  • More opportunities to help your neighbors
  • Business assistance and guidance
  • Parks: social distancing
  • Zagster suspends bike rentals
  • Be counted: Census 2020
The City of Blue Ash declares
state of emergency
The City of Blue Ash has approved a state of emergency declaration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in line with what many other jurisdictions are doing, and it will allow the City to pursue federal assistance and invoke local ordinances or powers that may be useful during this public health emergency, if needed.


On March 12, 2020, Hamilton County declared a countywide state of emergency. Read more . 

You can find further information about COVID-19 and the City's actions and plans on this page of our website. It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold. Be sure to check it frequently.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.
Blue Ash Fire Department seeks donations
The Blue Ash Fire Department is seeking donations of N95 masks, surgical masks and gowns. Please call 513-745-8533 to make a donation. Read more.
Opportunities to help your neighbors
A message from the Blue Ash YMCA:

"The Blue Ash YMCA has transformed into a State of Ohio Licensed Pandemic Child Care Center for children 3-12 years old to support essential personnel such as: doctors, nurses, first responders, pharmacists, grocery store employees, those employed by charitable organizations, media, mail/shipping, educational institutions, transportation, and any other businesses that are supplying services or supplies deemed necessary by the State of Ohio.
Our program is currently operating Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:00pm. The cost of the program is $35 per day. Our goal is to ensure that the children are in a clean and safe environment, therefore we are implementing strict screening, cleaning, and programming guidelines. Our staff to children ratio is 1:6.
While at the Blue Ash YMCA, the children will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day and have designated time to complete school work. Children receive a breakfast snack, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack every day, at no additional cost.
If you would like to learn more about the program, or would like an electronic copy of the registration packet, please contact Erika Phillips at ephillips@myy.org .
The Blue Ash YMCA is here to support you during these uncertain times and strengthen our community!"

Sycamore Bridges is accepting donations as volunteers continue to provide assistance to residents in the Sycamore School District. The organization is teaming up with Operation Give Back to deliver food to those in need.

Operation Give Back is working to help all residents of Blue Ash in need. If you are experiencing food insecurity, OGB has a community food pantry on-site, 10891 Millington Court, and is ready to help at this time of need. Call 513-489-2023 for more information.
Business assistance and guidance
Businesses that need guidance on the statewide closure of non-essential businesses can learn more in a letter from the Hamilton County Health Department. Read the letter here.

HCDC has information about disaster loans and assistance for businesses.

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is providing daily COVID-19 updates and has a helpline for businesses.
Parks: social distancing is important
As you continue to enjoy City Parks, we want to make sure you and our staff are healthy and safe. Please practice social distancing and avoid gathering in groups of any size. To avoid shared spaces, the restroom facilities in our Parks are closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Zagster suspends bike rentals
To keep riders safe, Zagster is suspending bike rentals across the country. Read more.
Be counted: Census 2020
Find out how you can be counted by filling out the Census online. Details at this link: https://2020census.gov/en.html
COVID-19 information
For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:

Scroll down for infographics and information about COVID-19:
June 13: SummitFest
4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Summit Park.
Presented by Kroger, Toyota, and MSA Design.

July 4: Red, White & Blue Ash
4:00 p.m. - 10:35 p.m. Summit Park.
A note about social media
The City of Blue Ash – Government Facebook page is now able to be updated. Please follow the page for even more information. Also,check our website frequently and follow our official Twitter pages:
Don't forget to add communications@blueash.com
 to your safe senders list.