
Hurricane Weather


Gastonia Electric crews assist Duke Energy
During Tropical Storm Michael, linemen from Gastonia’s Electric Division were busy reconnecting electric lines in the City torn down by 50-mile-per-hour winds and falling trees. Soon after, an eight-man team from the City of Gastonia […]

Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Michael communications
With fast moving Hurricane Michael expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle today, the City of Gastonia wants to remind citizens of the telephone numbers to call for various types of emergencies: For a […]

City of Gastonia’s response to Tropical Storm Florence
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 […]

City of Gastonia Solid Waste Schedule in the aftermath of Florence
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 […]

City of Gastonia declares State of Emergency
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 […]

Updates as Hurricane Florence moves closer to Gastonia
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 […]

Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Florence communications
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 […]


City of Gastonia prepares for Hurricane Florence
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 […]