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On January 29, 2025, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to waive all transit fares during extreme temperature events. When the National Weather Service issues a heat or cold advisory or warning, fares will be suspended for the remainder of that day across all COTA services, including fixed-route buses, Mainstream, and COTA//Plus. This initiative aims to provide free transportation to heating and cooling centers, ensuring residents can access safe shelter during hazardous weather conditions. COTA President/CEO Monica Tellez-Fowler emphasized the organization's commitment to serving all Central Ohio residents, particularly those seeking refuge during dangerous temperatures. This policy complements existing measures, such as fare waivers during Level 2 and Level 3 snow emergencies, to enhance community safety and accessibility.

Columbus Dog Connection is hosting a low-cost vaccine clinic on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 2761 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219. This monthly clinic offers essential vaccinations and services for pets, aiming to make preventive care accessible to the community. To attend, pets must be spayed or neutered, and aggressive dogs are not permitted due to the clinic's busy environment. Pre-registration is available online to expedite the check-in process, though it doesn't guarantee a specific appointment time. Pet owners are reminded to bring their pet's vaccination history and ensure all dogs are on non-retractable leashes; rentals are available for a $2 fee. For more details and future clinic dates, visit their official website.

The Columbus Division of Police's "When Seconds Matter" guide provides essential information on effectively using emergency and non-emergency services. It emphasizes that 911 should be called for immediate threats to life, crimes in progress, fires, medical emergencies, or unknown situations, while the non-emergency number, (614) 645-4545, is for incidents not currently posing immediate danger. Callers are advised to stay on the line until instructed to disconnect, as call-takers gather critical details to ensure appropriate response. The guide outlines the importance of providing accurate information about the incident's location, nature, involved parties, and any weapons present. Additionally, it notes that both emergency and non-emergency lines lack text messaging capabilities, and silent or unresponsive 911 calls will be checked with a text telephone (TTY/TDD) to determine if a user is attempting to report an emergency.

Legal Aid Society provides free legal help for many problems that homeowners encounter, including: mortgage foreclosure, tax delinquency, land contract disputes, mortgage company mismanagement, condo association foreclosure and much more.

The Linden Market partners with Mid-Ohio Food Collective to distribute free food in Ohio. We focus on health and provide our market members with free, fresh, & healthy produce. This Market is an Equal Opportunity Provider. We provide free, fresh produce to any household earning less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you qualify and would like to become a member, stop by the market during our open hours. Just bring photo identification for your first visit!

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Columbus Recreation and Parks, leads the Columbus Urban Tree Assistance Program to expand the city’s tree canopy. With only 22% of Columbus covered by trees, this initiative supports private landowners in planting trees to enhance health, reduce heat, manage stormwater, and boost biodiversity. Civic groups, HOAs, and neighborhood associations can apply for funding, with all purchases and invoices managed to ease financial burdens. Applications are open from February 1 – March 31, 2025, with projects implemented during the fall planting season.