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Today, I joined EC Dept Homeland Security & Emergency Services 🚨, Erie County Department of Health 😷 and others to discuss the April 8 Eclipse and its impact. Due to the expected HUGE influx of people, and the many requests we've already had for assistance, if you haven't yet announced a large event, please don't schedule one. 1/2

Strong winds and a potential flash freeze are in the forecast for Erie County beginning Wednesday afternoon. Be sure to secure loose outdoor objects, charge phones, and prepare for possible outages. Use caution when driving, especially as temperatures drop and roads become icy.

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🌬️ Erie County is 'Storm Ready.' Are you? Download our FREE #ReadyErie preparedness app today, and get critical weather and emergency alerts sent to your smartphone or tablet. For iOS and Android.

Details & download at: erie.gov/ReadyErie

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Just to clarify. Winter HAS NOT been canceled.

Winter is continuing with its snowy agenda, and will grace us with additional snow today through the Saturday.

An additional 4-8” today, so please take that into consideration as you travel today.

DRIVING BAN lifted in Hamburg

Good News: The Lake Effect Snow Band is moving north out of the worst hit area!

While plow crews have been out attacking these hard hit areas all day, this will allow us to clean them faster.

Please observe all driving bans. Doing so allows us to clear roads quicker.

As a warning to citizens, a message will be sent to every mobile phone in Erie County at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).

The message length will be determined by the phone's capabilities as described below.

Due to the blizzard-like weather conditions expected for this weekend, FeedMore WNY has cancelled our volunteer shifts for Saturday, Jan. 13.

In addition, the Mobile Food Pantry distribution at Tri Community Food Pantry scheduled for Jan. 13 has been cancelled.

A multi-hazard event with wind, rain and snow is expected this weekend. Taking it one day at a time, tomorrow will be fair, a good day to prepare outside before the winds ramp up tomorrow night, with these winds remaining very strong through Saturday. #nywx

With a lake effect storm in the forecast, NOW is the time to prepare. Assemble emergency kits for your home & car and download the #ReadyErie app for critical updates. If it gets bad, you won't be able to go out in the storm — be prepared beforehand. More: erie.gov/winter

Update on power outages in Erie County: National Grid US currently has 1,628 customers still without power and NYSEG is now down to 2,627 customers. Our EC Dept Homeland Security & Emergency Services 🚨 is monitoring situation and assisting communities with resources as requested.

Current Warming Center Updates for Southern Erie County.

Hamburg Senior Center at 4540 Southwestern Blvd that will be open from 3pm to 11pm today.

Langford Fire Co at 3901 Langford Rd in North Collins.

Eden Town Hall at 2795 East Church St, Eden NY.

Our EC Dept Homeland Security & Emergency Services 🚨 is monitoring the situation but has had no requests for assets at this time. Our Erie County DPW crews are removing tree debris from roads once power lines have been deenergized.

A Travel Advisory is still in effect for the county.

Erie County Travel Advisory issued as of 9 a.m. today, 1/9. Damaging winds expected through tomorrow. NWS Buffalo calls for wind gusts of up to 70 mph possible near Lake Erie & 60-65 mph for region. Be aware of the risk of downed trees & power lines.
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With strong winds predicted:
- Secure loose outdoor objects
- Charge cell phone
- Use caution when driving near vehicles like tractor trailers
- Keep generators outdoors/away from windows. Never use inside.
- Stay clear of trees/downed power lines
- Prepare for power outages

Due to the significant wind event expected for tomorrow, I am issuing a travel advisory for all of Erie County starting at 9 am. As described by the NWS Buffalo, drivers should be alert for the risk of downed trees and power lines.