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Travel Advisories in place

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Erie County Executive Poloncarz issued a State of Emergency at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2024. There is currently a TRAVEL ADVISORY. No unnecessary travel is recommended. Effective 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday), there will be a TRAVEL BAN in effect for all of Erie County. For travel conditions, road closures, shelter information, or any other storm related questions, please call 716-858-SNOW (7669). For updates and information on how to stay safe during this winter storm, please visit erie.gov/winter. Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia is encouraging all to stay safe and smart during this storm event and appreciated the NFL decision to reschedule the

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Newstead Public Library closed through Monday

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The Newstead Public Library closed at 1 p.m. Saturday due to weather conditions. The Library is closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is expected to reopen for regular hours on Tuesday. Newstead Public Library hosts puzzle Infinite Possibilities Coach Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron is hosting a three-week series on Saturdays at 11 a.m for those over 18 interested in a “New Year New You!”  The course is presented by Certified Infinite Possibilities Coach Nancy J. Eckerson. January 27 – Infinite possibilities.  Learn how to design your own POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS and watch as your life lightens

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National Grid updates customers as another storm expected

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National Grid shared the following information with customers Friday afternoon as another winter storm is expected over the weekend. “As we restore the final remaining customer outages following this week’s wind and snow storms today, we’re also prepared for another round of winter weather this weekend. Forecasts call for impacts to many of the same areas affected earlier this week, bringing a wintry mix of rain, snow, sleet and high winds into the region on Friday evening. The system has the potential to bring 8 to 16 inches of snow in some locations, and wind gusts could reach 60 mph.

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Village of Akron prepares for predicted storm

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The Village of Akron issued a Code Red Alert Friday afternoon in advance of the predicted winter storm expected this weekend. Any Village of Akron residents who experience interruptions in their utility services should call the DPW at 716-542-2680. In the case of a village-wide emergency, information will be relayed to Village of Akron residents through the Code Red Alert. To set up an account and receive alerts sent out by the Village, text Akronalerts to 24639.  You can also set up an account at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/villageofakron. OnSolve CodeRED is a cloud-based software solution that has been used by government agencies

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Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation

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NATIONAL GRID ISSUES STATEMENT The Village of Akron used the recently implemented Code Red Emergency Alert System to get emergency information out to residents to alert them to preparations for high winds expected on Tuesday, January 9. National Grid is tracking a weather system that is expected to bring wind gusts approaching 70 mph across Western New York starting Tuesday morning (01/09/24) and lasting into Wednesday (01/10/24). The Village Code Red alert asks all residents to please plan accordingly. Please call the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 or DPW at (716)542-2680 with any concerns. Thank you.

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