Updated 6/12/20 11 a.m.

Blendon Township has declared a State of Emergency. Read full resolution: Res. 20-02 Emergency Declaration 

As the COVID-19 public health situation continues to evolve, our township leadership staff has been working collaboratively with many agencies in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 for our residents, students and families.

Franklin County Alerts: Please sign up to receive local COVID-19 updates and alerts by texting “COVID19FC” to 888777. Please keep me informed of any concerns and/or resources needed in your community.

Ohio Department of Health on COVID-19: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home

 TESTING UPDATES: 

As of June 11, testing may be made available to individuals described in all Priority groups: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Attached is a document that describes each of the priority groups (COVID-19 Testing in Ohio 06-02-2020).

Local Testing Information

Columbus Public Health is now offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing in partnership with Mount Carmel, Ohio Health and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Anyone in the community with symptoms can now get a free test, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Columbus Public Health (240 Parsons Ave.)

Local Testing Info

COVID-19 Testing Locations Ohio

COVID-19 Community Testing Spanish

COVID-19 Community Testing Somali

Gov. DeWine stresses the importance of “social distancing”. More specifically, the Governor ordered that group gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited within the State of Ohio until further notice.

Given these mandates, the Township Trustees, in consultation with senior leadership staff, has implemented precautionary restrictions in line with the Governor’s Order. This includes temporarily suspending certain events and meetings within township buildings and facilities, such as:

• The Senior Center will be closed and all programming and activities canceled.
• Non-essential meetings
• July 18th Summer Concert CANCELED
• August 15th Heritage Day CANCELED

This situation is evolving quickly and we will continue to communicate all updates with you as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For updates on COVID-19 in Franklin County: https://myfcph.org/

Solicitor Permits

Solicitor permits are suspended and will not be issued by the Township until the emergency is lifted.

Other Informational Documents:

Checklist for Family and Individuals

COVID-19-Household Checklist

Food Donation Guidelines

Health Director Order Limit Food Alcohol Sales to Carry Out Delivery Only

Garage Sale Guidance

Blendon Township Restaurants for carry-out:

Delaney's Diner

Carsonie's 

Hot Head Burritos

Jersey Mike's

Puerto Vallarta