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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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Community is focus of ‘Light up Akron!’

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Community is the focus of the annual ‘Light Up Akron!” event set for this Saturday, December 9.  The community is coming together to celebrate the holiday season with music, food, opportunities to find that special gift for loved ones and for those you may never meet but who need a little something to bring them cheer, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and Lights.  Organizers hope the community will light up their homes, adding to lights already on Main Street and in Russell Park.

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