🌱 Hoover Details Emergency Plans + Huffman High Students Repair House

Hey, neighbors! It's Friday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Windy and very cold. High: 20 Low: 12.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The City of Hoover detailed its emergency plans for the upcoming arctic blast that is expected to hit Central Alabama over the weekend. The outlined emergency plan is available for viewing at the link. If you or someone you know in the Hoover area requires emergency assistance, call Hoover Emergency Communications at (205) 822-5300. (WBRC)
2. A local news station showed how quickly freezing temperatures can turn dangerous in preparation for the upcoming winter weather. A former Hoover firefighter said residents should cover up all exposed skin if they are out in the temperatures, as skin can become frostbitten within 30 minutes in these anticipated low temperatures. (WBRC)
3. Students from Huffman High School, down the road in Birmingham, volunteered to repair a woman's home. The home was damaged at the end of November and has been uninhabitable since then due to loss of power. The students, who were accompanied by one of their instructors, worked to complete the job rain or shine. They repaired the woman's home so that electricity could be restored and the woman could return home before Christmas. (Alabama's News Leader)

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Today in Hoover:

• Storytime At The Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)
• Santa At The Summit At The Summit Birmingham (11:00 AM)
• George Balanchine's The Nutcracker At BJCC Concert Hall (2:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Hoover public service organizations participated with the Alabama National Guard, other nearby departments, and the local communities to make Operation Toy Soldier 2022 a success. The event gets more and more toy donations every year! (Hoover Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Hoover YMCA has had a busy week leading up to Christmas! Santa came by for cookies and cocoa with members and participants of winter break camp, and parents got the opportunity to sign their children up for Shopping Day Childcare. (Hoover YMCA via Facebook)
• Do you love good music? Register now for free tickets to two Alabama Symphony Orchestra performances via the Hoover Public Library's Culture Pass program. The concerts will take place on Jan. 13 and 14. (Hoover Public Library, Hoover, Alabama via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.