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Year: 2018

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Gastonia approved for lower flood insurance rates

September 19, 2018

Thanks to efforts by the City of Gastonia, owners of homes and businesses in high-risk sections of the floodplain will get a discount on their flood insurance. FEMA recently approved Gastonia’s application to become part […]

Home crushed by a large fallen tree
City Services

City of Gastonia’s response to Tropical Storm Florence

September 17, 2018

For two days, Gastonia felt the effects of rain and wind from the former Hurricane Florence, but the overall impact of the storm was not severe. “The storm became more of a rain event with […]

Solid Waste schedule
City Services

City of Gastonia Solid Waste Schedule in the aftermath of Florence

September 17, 2018

In an effort to meet the needs of residents in the aftermath of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Florence, the City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division has updated its collection schedule as follows: Free Household Trash Week from […]

Words at the top of the state of emergency proclamation
City Services

City of Gastonia declares State of Emergency

September 14, 2018

The City of Gastonia has proclaimed a State of Emergency because of the expected impacts of Hurricane Florence. The proclamation does not require the public to take any specific action. It is an administrative step […]

Map of eastern U.S. showing Hurricane Florence's likely path
City Services

Updates as Hurricane Florence moves closer to Gastonia

September 13, 2018

The City of Gastonia continues to prepare for wind, rain and possible flooding and power outages from Hurricane Florence. Current predictions include: A total of 5 to 8 inches of rain Saturday through Monday. (Friday […]

Hurricane Florence information
City Services

Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Florence communications

September 12, 2018

With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina later this week, the City of Gastonia wants to remind citizens of the telephone numbers to call for various types of emergencies: For a life […]

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Don’t waste your money on bottled water if you’re on Two Rivers Utilities | Gaston Gazette

September 12, 2018
Map using color to show estimated rainfall totals
City Services

City of Gastonia prepares for Hurricane Florence

September 11, 2018

With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina later this week, City of Gastonia employees are preparing for the likelihood of wind and rain. “Although the storm’s path is uncertain, we’re preparing for […]

Old furniture along curb
City Services

Free Excess Household Trash Week Sept. 17

September 7, 2018

It’s a week many Gastonia residents circle on the calendar: the week City Solid Waste crews haul away excess household trash at no charge. The autumn version of Free Excess Household Trash Week is Sept. […]

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Features

City of Gastonia 9/11 Memorial Services

September 5, 2018

The Gastonia Fire Department will hold two simultaneous memorial services to recognize the 17th anniversary of the sacrifices made due to the 9/11 terrorists attacks. Services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at: Gastonia Fire Department […]

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