Citizens of Anniston, in response to the winter storm, the City of Anniston announces that all local roads in Anniston are now CLOSED until further notice. There is a possibility that roads will remain closed until the rain passes this evening. For your safety, we strongly urge everyone to stay off the roads. Black ice can easily form in these conditions and is extremely dangerous because it’s nearly invisible.
Residents in need of emergency assistance are encouraged to contact:
• Anniston Police Department: 256-238-1800
• Anniston Fire Department: 256-231-7644
Warming Station and Nonprofit Resources
The public warming station operated by United Way of East Central Alabama is currently open to assist those in need. The warming station will remain open all day Friday (01/10/25) and all day Saturday (01/11/25). Learn more at: www.annistonal.gov/warming-station. For information on the warming station or other nonprofit resources such as food, clothing, or shelter, residents are encouraged to call the 24/7 helpline at 2-1-1.
Alabama Power – Power Outage Readiness
In preparation for the winter storm, Alabama Power has begun preparing to respond to potential power outages. The company encourages residents to utilize their online power outage map to report outages. This map provides real-time updates every 10 minutes and helps crews efficiently resolve outage issues. You may access the map at this link: https://outagemap.alabamapower.com.
We urge all residents to exercise caution and stay informed about weather updates from trusted local sources. For additional updates from the City of Anniston, please monitor our official website and social media channels.
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Link to Notice: https://tinyurl.com/5aw35sk5.
