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The City of Greensboro's 2025 Sewage Collection and Water Reclamation Plant report is now available at greensboro-nc.gov/WasteWater…. The report is also available in Spanish at greensboro-nc.gov/WasteWater….
Due to the impending winter storm, residents are encouraged to stay off the roads this weekend. Avoid traveling until it is safe to do so. Remain alert for flooding caused by melting snow and ice.
View real-time road condition updates: greensboro-nc.gov/snowmap. (continued below)
• Avoid all downed power lines. Report power outages or downed lines to Duke Energy at 800-POWERON (769-3766).
Stay Prepared Before & After the Storm!
Winter storm dangers can linger even after the snow stops:
- Melting snow can trigger flooding.
- Roads may be icy or blocked.
- Creeks and rivers can overflow from the rush of melting snow and ice.
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🚨 Stay Informed & Prepared:
- Sign up for the GEANI at ReadyGuilford.org. GEANI sends time-sensitive alerts.
- Follow safety signs.
- Don’t drive during or immediately after a winter storm. Only travel when it is safe to do so.
🌧Floods are the most common natural disaster in the U.S., accounting for 90% of all natural disasters and causing more damage to people, homes, and property than any other hazard.
Know your flood risk! Anyone can buy flood insurance. Learn more: greensboro-nc.gov/Flooding.
If you're already using GSO Collects for automatic trash & recycling day reminders, you might not need the paper calendars mailed in Dec. If you DO recycle your calendars, make sure you DON'T include plastic bags or wrap of any kind in your recycling cart! Please & thank you!
Find the GSO Collects app in your app store, or sign up for reminders at greensboro-nc.gov/collects
Join us for a Holiday Waste-Less Crafternoon at Oden Brewing December 10th 6-7pm
Get creative as we decorate wooden holiday ornaments and explore simple, fun ways to reduce waste.
Registration required.
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1/2 Off Wine
The Chickpea Food Truck 5-9pm
We hope everyone has a fun & safe Halloween! If you find yourself with quite a bit of candy laying around... don't recycle candy wrappers, plastic pumpkins (& other plastic bags), or costumes/masks.
For info, dwnld GSO Collects App & use the Waste Wizard
Know Your Flood Hazard in Greensboro!
Every year, flooding can cause a significant amount of property damage. You can help protect your property and family by being prepared.
Check if you live in a flood zone: Call 336-373-2055 or visit Greensboro-nc.gov/Flooding.
As a reminder, the Lake Townsend Kayak Cleanup, previously scheduled for this Tuesday, September 16, has been canceled.
900 Block Josephine Boyd Street Closure Underway
The 900 block of Josephine Boyd Street at Campus Drive has one northbound lane closed due to an 8-inch water main break.
Work is expected to be completed, and the lane reopened, by 5 pm today.
For water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks and sewer stoppages, or changes in taste, odor, or color of drinking water, call Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033.
Visit greensboro-nc.gov/RoadProjec… to learn more about lane and road closures and subscribe to receive email notifications about upcoming work on City streets.