Wake Forest Power

Wake Forest Power (WFP) Lineman Hugo Mier was the first-place overall winner at the 2025 NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES) Lineman’s Rodeo held May 15 in Rocky Mount, NC. This marks the second year in a row and third time since 2019 Mier earned the top prize.

Mier, Joe Shearin, and Corey Puccio competed against over 25 other linemen in the Journeyman division, while Jimmy Cira, Chason Severini, Ryan Shearin, and Joshua Puente-Castro participated in the Apprentice division. A qualified Journeyman has more than five years of experience in line work, while a qualified Apprentice has less than five years of line work experience.

The NCAMES Lineman’s Rodeo is an opportunity for public power linemen throughout North Carolina to put their skills to the test and compete against their peers in several job-related categories. Each contestant is scored on safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling, neatness, and timely completion of the event. The linemen rely on their daily work practices to excel in these events.

In addition to finishing first overall, Mier earned first place honors in the hurtman rescue, tie and untie, and obstacle course and second place honors in the crossarm changeout. Shearin placed second in the hurtman rescue.

Mier’s first place finish overall qualifies him to participate at the 2026 American Public Power Association Lineworkers Rodeo in Huntsville, Alabama.

In related news, former Wake Forest Public Works Director Mike Barton and Wake Forest Power Lineman Chad Champion were inducted into the NCAMES Lineworkers Hall of Fame. The two were formally recognized for their contributions to NCAMES, including their work on various safety committees, the annual lineman’s rodeo, and national lineworkers rodeo.

The purpose of NCAMES is to promote the interest and welfare of Municipal Electric Systems of the state of North Carolina; to assist these systems in the advancement in the design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of these systems; to develop improvements in safety and training; to encourage closer relationships between these systems; to encourage the adherence of municipal electrical supervisors to a higher professional standard; and to offer an opportunity to discuss and exchange information , ideas and experiences and through these purposes to encourage and promote municipal electrical service. For more information, contact Electric Utility Director Chris Terrell at cterrell@wakeforestnc.gov.

***UPDATE - As of 10:40 am, power has been restored. The cause of the outage is unknown.

The information below was distributed at 10 am:

Wake Forest Power crews are now responding to a power outage affecting approximately 77 customers in and around Downtown Wake Forest.

Affected streets include East Owen Avenue, South Taylor Street, East Jones Avenue, and South White Street.

The cause of the outage is not known.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Wake Forest Power offers an online outage map and reporting tool that makes it easy for customers to report power outages and receive real-time information about power interruptions. The outage map and reporting tool are accessible at https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage. 

For WFP customers without laptops or cell phones with internet capabilities, outages may be reported by calling 919-435-9478.

The cause of the outage is not known.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Wake Forest Power offers an online outage map and reporting tool that makes it easy for customers to report power outages and receive real-time information about power interruptions. The outage map and reporting tool are accessible from https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage. 

Beginning July 1, 2025, Wake Forest Power (WFP) will discontinue the use of door hangers to notify customers with overdue electric bills of an impending service disconnection for non-payment.

For several years, in addition to calling and texting customers with delinquent balances, WFP staff have distributed door hangers at the addresses of those customers as another means of notifying them about the imminent disconnection of their electric service. Due to the escalating cost of producing the door hangers and the staff hours spent distributing them, WFP officials recently made the decision to discontinue the practice starting in July.

WFP will continue to call and text delinquent customers to notify them of an impending disconnection, so customers are strongly encouraged to ensure up to two accurate phone numbers are associated with their account.

Customers with delinquent balances can avoid service disconnection by contacting Customer Service and setting up payment arrangements. For more information, call Customer Service at 919-435-9478.

Wake Forest Power (WFP) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2024. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.

APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based eReliability Tracker service. Once per year, APPA’s Reliability Team compares this data to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of electric utilities.

“Year after year, data consistently demonstrate public power utilities provide highly reliable service.” said APPA Director of Research and Development Paul Zummo. “The utilities recognized here are truly elite when it comes to keeping the lights on. Their communities should be proud of the hard work and dedication of their local power providers as they earn this truly deserved recognition.”

Nationwide, the average public power customer has their lights out for less than half the amount of time that customers of other types of utilities do.

Locally, WFP conducts annual reviews of its system to identify areas that may need improvement and performs ongoing maintenance to prevent service interruptions.

According to the numbers for 2024, WFP’s average outage time was only 39 minutes, compared to 168 minutes for other electric providers in our region, and 96 minutes for utilities of a similar size. This means that measured over approximately 9,100 electric meters, a WFP customer’s total outage time was roughly two hours shorter than the local average and nearly an hour shorter than similar-sized utilities.

“We are proud to receive this recognition,” said Electric Utility Director Chris Terrell. “It is a testament to the hard work of all our employees to ensure that the lights stay on for all our customers.”

According to Terrell, WFP’s success can be traced to several factors, including its year-round tree-trimming efforts, the widespread installation of underground power lines, and the collaboration of engineers, linemen, and supervisors in the development of best practices that help reduce outage incidents, but when they occur ensure faster restorations.

A division of the Town of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Power works year-round to provide uninterrupted electric service to over 9,100 residential and commercial customers. Through its Reliability Improvement Program, WFP operates and maintains two electric substations and more than 110 miles of overhead electric distribution lines. Due to these efforts, WFP customers enjoy dependable electric service 99.9% of the time. For more information about Wake Forest Power, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power.

The winter storm that left over three inches of powdery snow in Wake Forest is history, but its impacts linger. Although most primary and secondary roads have improved, ice that melted today will likely refreeze overnight.

As a result, patchy black ice is expected to be a major concern over the next few days as temperatures drop well below freezing. If you must venture out, slow down, avoid using cruise control, use your low-beam headlights to better see icy pavement, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time. 

Also, before you drive, remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows, and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury. 

Public Works

Public Works crews are working tirelessly to treat Town-owned roads. Crews are spreading sand and salt along main thoroughfares and historically icy areas. Now that the ice has started to thaw, crews are also plowing primary and main streets within neighborhoods.

Residents are urged not to park on the street, so plows and other Town equipment can effectively service the area. As a reminder, the Town does not clear school parking lots or private parking lots, including those in apartment and condominium complexes or at businesses.

Openings & Closings

• Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will open Friday at 10 a.m.

• The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St., will be open 1-5 p.m. Friday. Please note: Saturday’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo at the Renaissance Centre is on as scheduled from 1-4 p.m.

• Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., and Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., will be open noon-8 p.m. Friday, then resume normal hours of operation Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.). 

• Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., and Meals on Wheels will be closed Friday. Meals will not be delivered to home-delivered clients.

Schedule Changes

• Go Wake Forest suspended service on Thursday and will delay the start of Friday service until 10 a.m.

• Thursday's Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled.

• Friday's Black History Month Walking Tour has been canceled.

Solid Waste

• Due to icy road conditions, Republic Services (RS) will not operate on Friday. 

• RS will service the Thursday and Friday trash collection routes on Saturday, Feb. 22. 

• RS will not service the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday recycling collection routes this week. Those routes will be serviced next week (February 26-28) according to the normal operations schedule.

• Yard waste collection will resume Friday.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

• All PRCR programs scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been canceled.

• All youth basketball games scheduled for Thursday have been canceled and will be rescheduled. No games or practices are scheduled for Friday.

• NOTE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 

Wake Forest Power

No power outages have been reported. Wake Forest Power works to minimize storm impacts year-round through preventive maintenance, including trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 140 miles of overhead electric distribution lines.

If you lose power

• Wake Forest Power customers call 919-435-9478 or visit https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage.

• Wake Electric customers call 855-280-1147;

• Duke Energy Progress customers call 800-419-6356.

When to call 911

Residents are reminded not to call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health, or property. Similarly, residents should not report icy road conditions via SeeClickFix. All non-emergency calls, including reports of icy road conditions and immediate needs for service, should be placed to 919-554-6150.

​​​​​Attention Pedestrians 

When you're out and about, please walk along sidewalks - not in the street and roadway. During wintry weather events, police often witness pedestrians walking in the middle of the road. During wintry weather, your chances of being struck by a motorist are much greater due to poor visibility and icy road conditions. 

Attention Sledders

Before you sled on private property, be sure to obtain permission from the property owner first. Otherwise, you're trespassing.

Stay Informed

In the event severe weather occurs, the Town will issue regular updates through a variety of means. To stay informed residents can:

• Visit the Severe Weather Updates page on the Town website at http://bit.ly/WFSevereWeatherUpdates.

• Visit the Town Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TownofWakeForest/

• Download the Town app at http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.

• Sign up for Town alerts and email notifications at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier

A winter storm is leaving a thick coating of snow in Wake Forest and across our state. As a result, Wake Forest Police and the NC State Highway Patrol are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. 

Wake Forest road crews are plowing Town-owned roads and spreading sand and salt. The work will continue throughout the day and into the evening.

Closings

• Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., closed at 2 p.m. Wednesday. An announcement about Thursday's schedule will be made by 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will be closed Thursday. All classes have been canceled and will be rescheduled.

• All Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) facilities, including Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave., and Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., will be closed Thursday.

• Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., and Meals on Wheels will be closed Thursday. Meals will not be delivered to home-delivered clients.

Schedule Changes

• Thursday's Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled.

• UPDATE - Go Wake Forest will suspend service on Thursday.

Solid Waste 

• Thursday's curbside trash and recycling collections have been canceled. As a result, the Thursday and Friday routes will be collected one day later than normal and extend into Saturday. So, Thursday’s route will be collected Friday and Friday’s route will be collected Saturday.

• Wednesday's recycling route will be collected Wednesday, Feb. 26. 

• Yard waste collection will be suspended Thursday.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

• All PRCR programs scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled.

• All youth basketball games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled and will be rescheduled. 

• NOTE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 

Road Conditions

Wake Forest Police say roads are icy and dangerous. Drivers are strongly urged to stay off the roads - unless absolutely necessary. When you venture out on the roads, you not only put yourself at risk, but you also put others in jeopardy. Then, if you are involved in an accident, police officers and first responders are at risk. You can help yourself, your neighbors, law enforcement and first responders by simply staying off the roads.

If you must venture out, first remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury. 

Also, while driving, turn on your headlights, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time on slippery surfaces. 

Wake Forest Power

As of 6 p.m., no power outages have been reported. Wake Forest Power works to minimize storm impacts year-round through preventive maintenance, including trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 140 miles of overhead electric distribution lines.

Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms. Wake Forest Power works to minimize storm impacts year-round through preventive maintenance, including trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 140 miles of overhead electric distribution lines.

If you lose power

• Wake Forest Power customers call 919-435-9478 or visit https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage.

• Wake Electric customers call 855-280-1147;

• Duke Energy Progress customers call 800-419-6356.

When to call 911

Residents are reminded not to call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health, or property. Similarly, residents should not report icy road conditions via SeeClickFix. All non-emergency calls, including reports of icy road conditions and immediate needs for service, should be placed to 919-554-6150.

​​​​​Attention Pedestrians 

When you're out and about, please walk along sidewalks - not in the street and roadway. During wintry weather events, police often witness pedestrians walking in the middle of the road. During wintry weather, your chances of being struck by a motorist are much greater due to poor visibility and icy road conditions. 

Attention Sledders

Before you sled on private property, be sure to obtain permission from the property owner first. Otherwise, you're trespassing.

Stay Informed

In the event severe weather occurs, the Town will issue regular updates through a variety of means. To stay informed residents can:

• Visit the Severe Weather Updates page on the Town website at http://bit.ly/WFSevereWeatherUpdates.

• Visit the Town Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TownofWakeForest/

• Download the Town app at http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.

• Sign up for Town alerts and email notifications at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier

The Town of Wake Forest is monitoring the inclement weather forecast for our area. 

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wake County from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to three inches possible.

Closings & Schedule Changes

Due to the forecast, the following Wake Forest programs, services, and facilities are impacted:

• Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave., and Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., will be closed Wednesday. 

• Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will be closed. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events.

• Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., and Meals on Wheels will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 19. For updates, call 919-554-4111.

• All youth basketball games and practices scheduled for Wednesday have been canceled and will be rescheduled.

  NOTE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 

• Wednesday's Musical Theater Workshop at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., is canceled.

• Go Wake Forest will suspend service Wednesday, Feb. 19, at noon. 

Solid Waste

• Wednesday’s recycling collection has been canceled, so crews can focus on trash collection.

• Beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Republic Services will dedicate 13 trucks (five more than usual) to Wednesday’s trash collection route. Republic’s goal is to complete as much of Wednesday’s route as possible before the winter weather arrives causing hazardous road conditions. Residents on the Wednesday trash collection route are urged to leave their rollout trash carts at the curb by 6 a.m. Wednesday.

• Yard waste collection will run according to the normal schedule unless or until road conditions become hazardous.

• Additional information will be provided as it becomes available, including updates to this week’s recycling collection schedule.

Town Hall

• The Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will open at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Town officials will monitor conditions throughout the day and make adjustments as necessary.

Public Works

On Monday, crews began applying brine to Wake Forest bridges, overpasses, and traditional slick spots. Staff will continue such preparations through Tuesday evening.

Once snow accumulates on the roads, crews will spread salt and sand on town-owned primary and secondary roads as needed. After two-to-four inches of snow accumulates, crews of 10 will use eight plows to begin clearing primary roads in 12-hour shifts. They will continue plowing town-owned primary roads until they are passable. Crews will then transition to town-owned secondary roads before moving to residential streets as a last priority. This Powell Bill Map identifies NCDOT-maintained roads and Town-owned roads.

It is important to note that as snow amounts fluctuate, crews will move back and forth between primary and secondary roads. Based on this forecast, you can expect that the street in front of your home will not be plowed until Thursday evening or Friday morning.

You can help us be safe and move more quickly by staying off the road, moving your car into your driveway, and being prepared to stay home for the next three days.  

Wake Forest has over 300 tons of sand/salt mix supply on site, along with eight truck-mounted plows, one motor grader and two backhoes available to clear Wake Forest's 156 miles of roads. Crews are positioned to respond around the clock until this event has ended and roads are safe.

In the event of ice or snow, crews will clear thoroughfares and primary roads first. Motorists are urged not to park on the street, so plows and other Town equipment can effectively service the area. The Town does not clear school parking lots or private parking lots, including those in apartment and condominium complexes or at businesses.

When to call 911

Residents are reminded not to call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health, or property. Similarly, residents should not report icy road conditions via SeeClickFix. All non-emergency calls, including reports of icy road conditions and immediate needs for service, should be placed to 919-554-6150.

Attention Motorists

In the event of wintry weather, motorists are urged to stay off the roads - unless absolutely necessary. When you venture out on the roads, you not only put yourself at risk, but you also put others in jeopardy. Then, if you are involved in an accident, police officers and first responders are at risk. You can help yourself, your neighbors, law enforcement and first responders by simply staying off the roads.

If you must venture out, first remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows, and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury. 

Also, while driving, turn on your headlights, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time on slippery surfaces. 

Wake Forest Power

Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms. Wake Forest Power works to minimize storm impacts year-round through preventive maintenance, including trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 140 miles of overhead electric distribution lines.

If you lose power

• Wake Forest Power customers call 919-435-9478 or visit https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage.
• Wake Electric customers call 855-280-1147;
• Duke Energy Progress customers call 800-419-6356.

Stay Informed

In the event severe weather occurs, the Town will issue regular updates through a variety of means. To stay informed residents can:

• Visit the Severe Weather Updates page on the Town website at http://bit.ly/WFSevereWeatherUpdates.

• Visit the Town Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TownofWakeForest/

• Download the Town app at http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.

• Sign up for Town alerts and email notifications at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier

A winter storm left a coating of powdery snow in Wake Forest and across the Triangle overnight. As a result, Wake Forest Police and the NC State Highway Patrol are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The main issue for drivers is secondary roads which are covered in snow and ice. 

Wake Forest road crews are spreading sand and salt in historically icy areas. The work will continue throughout the day.

Openings & Closings

• Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will open at 10 a.m.
• Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will open at 10 a.m., but today’s classes are canceled.
• All Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) facilities, including Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave., and Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., are closed today.
• Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., and Meals on Wheels are closed today.

Solid Waste 

• Today's curbside trash and recycling collections have been canceled. As a result, the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will be collected one day later than normal and extend into Saturday. So, Wednesday’s route will be collected Thursday, Thursday’s route will be collected Friday, and Friday’s route will be collected Saturday.
• Yard waste collection is delayed but will run according to the normal schedule.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

• All PRCR programs scheduled for today are canceled.
• All youth basketball games scheduled for today have been canceled and will be rescheduled. 
• NOTE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 

Go Wake Forest

• Go Wake Forest will delay the start of service today until 8 a.m.

Traffic Update

• As of 6 a.m., two minor weather-related traffic mishaps have been reported – neither involving serious injuries.

Wake Forest Police say roads are icy and dangerous. Drivers are strongly urged to stay off the roads - unless absolutely necessary. When you venture out on the roads, you not only put yourself at risk, but you also put others in jeopardy. Then, if you are involved in an accident, police officers and first responders are at risk. You can help yourself, your neighbors, law enforcement and first responders by simply staying off the roads.

If you must venture out, first remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury. 

Also, while driving, turn on your headlights, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time on slippery surfaces. 

​​​​​​​Wake Forest Power

• As of 6 a.m., no power outages have been reported. Wake Forest Power works to minimize storm impacts year-round through preventive maintenance, including trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 140 miles of overhead electric distribution lines.

Attention Pedestrians 

When you're out and about, please walk along sidewalks, not in the street and roadway. During wintry weather events, police often witness pedestrians walking in the middle of the road. During wintry weather, your chances of being struck by a motorist are much greater due to poor visibility and icy road conditions. 

Attention Sledders

Before you sled on private property, be sure to obtain permission from the property owner first. Otherwise, you're trespassing.

Stay Informed

• Visit the Severe Weather Updates page on the Town website at http://bit.ly/WFSevereWeatherUpdates.
• Visit the Town Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TownofWakeForest/
• Download the Town app at http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.
• Sign up for Town alerts and email notifications at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier

With weather forecasters calling for the possibility of frozen precipitation this weekend, the Town of Wake Forest is fully prepared should wintry weather affect our community.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Wake County from 1 p.m. today until 10 a.m. Saturday. A heavy mix of wintry precipitation is expected. Forecasters say snow will overspread the area this afternoon and evening, then transition to a mix of sleet and freezing rain later tonight. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch are expected.

Due to the forecast, the following Wake Forest programs, services, and facilities are impacted:

• All Youth League Basketball games are canceled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10-11. NOTE: The PRCR Department's inclement weather policy states that whenever inclement weather conditions force the Wake County Public School System to close schools or implement an early release, then all PRCR games and practices will be canceled at all sites. 

• Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., and Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., will close today at 5 p.m., be closed Saturday, and reopen and operate Monday, Jan. 13, according to their normal schedules. 

• Go Wake Forest will suspend service Friday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. and delay the start of service on Saturday, Jan. 11, until 10 a.m.

• The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Box Office will close today at 4 p.m. and the Renaissance Centre will close at 4:30 p.m.

• Northern Wake Senior Center will close today at 4 p.m.

• The Wake Forest Farmers Market will not be open Saturday but will instead be open along South Taylor Street Sunday, Jan. 12, from 1-3 p.m.

Road Prep Continues

NCDOT maintenance crews have been spreading brine on areas prone to slick conditions, including bridges, overpasses, and ramps, as well as on state-maintained roads and highways. Town crews have also been applying brine to Wake Forest bridges, overpasses, and traditional slick spots. Those efforts will continue throughout the day.

Wake Forest has over 300 tons of sand/salt mix supply on site, along with eight truck-mounted plows, one motor grader and two backhoes available to clear Wake Forest's 156 miles of roads. Crews are positioned to respond around the clock until this event has ended and roads are safe.

In the event of ice or snow, crews will clear thoroughfares and primary roads first. Motorists are urged not to park on the street, so plows and other Town equipment can effectively service the area. The Town does not clear school parking lots or private parking lots, including those in apartment and condominium complexes or at businesses.

When to call 911

Residents are reminded not to call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health, or property. Similarly, residents should not report icy road conditions via SeeClickFix. All non-emergency calls, including reports of icy road conditions and immediate needs for service, should be placed to 919-554-6150.

Attention Motorists

In the event of wintry weather, motorists are urged to stay off the roads - unless absolutely necessary. When you venture out on the roads, you not only put yourself at risk, but you also put others in jeopardy. Then, if you are involved in an accident, police officers and first responders are at risk. You can help yourself, your neighbors, law enforcement and first responders by simply staying off the roads.

If you must venture out, first remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows, and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury. 

Also, while driving, turn on your headlights, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time on slippery surfaces. 

If you lose power

• Wake Forest Power customers call 919-435-9478 or visit https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage.

• Wake Electric customers call 855-280-1147;

• Duke Energy Progress customers call 800-419-6356.

Stay Informed

In the event severe weather occurs, the Town will issue regular updates through a variety of means. To stay informed residents can:

• Visit the Severe Weather Updates page on the Town website at http://bit.ly/WFSevereWeatherUpdates.

• Visit the Town Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TownofWakeForest/

• Download the Town app at http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.

• Sign up for Town alerts and email notifications at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier