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City of Gastonia Electric Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts in the Town of Drexel, NC

December 28, 2020

The City of Gastonia has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in multiple electric power restoration efforts, most recently in the sister Town of Drexel, NC, which suffered […]

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Gastona firefighters head east for hurricane relief | Gaston Gazette

September 4, 2019
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City Services

City of Gastonia forced to delay Monday services due to wintry weather

December 9, 2018

Because of forecasted sub-freezing temperatures tonight, which are expected to refreeze slush and ice on secondary roads, City officials are delaying the opening of administrative offices, postponing Monday’s solid waste collection and canceling transit services. […]

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City Services

City of Gastonia prepares for wintry weather

December 7, 2018

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area, and the City of Gastonia is preparing for the likelihood of freezing rain, sleet and snow over the weekend and into Monday. Helpful phone numbers, […]

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Features

Gastonia Electric crews assist Duke Energy

October 19, 2018

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 […]

Hurricane Michael
City Services

Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Michael communications

October 10, 2018

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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