Woburn Storm Central: Hurricane Irene

As we face Hurricane Irene, Woburn Patch will keep you updated with our Live Blog and Storm Central coverage.

Sunday, 4 p.m.— confirms that the day shift officers, who have been on duty since 7:30 a.m., will remain on into the "B" shift this evening. Several officers are out with various downed trees, limbs and wires throughout the city, assessing situations and waiting for NStar to repair the wires.

Lake Avenue was closed earlier this afternoon for at least an hour, while officers waited for NStar and the electric company made repairs.

The is out in full force, clearing trees, limbs and other debris throughout the city.

Facebook users in the city have posted some areas are without power or without cable television in Woburn today.

No major incidents have been reported.

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Sunday, 11:20 a.m.—Closings and cancellations updated below.

Sunday, 10:40 a.m.—Downed tree limbs were cleared on Bedford Road on the West Side, opening the road. Several DPW crews are on the road, clearing limbs and other debris.

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Sunday, 9:55 a.m.—Department of Public Works Deputy Superintendent Tucker Quinn reports that there have been no "major" incidents this morning, but several downed tree limbs throughout the city.

Sunday, 12:20 a.m.—City officials . Mayor Galvin also offered for residents and businesses, Friday.

If residents need shelter, will be the city's primary emergency center. The is the back-up location, with the available, if necessary.

We are awaiting word on any delays, cancellations or closings. To add your business or organization's closing, e-mail Woburn Patch at woburn@patch.com.

This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

The  for Woburn and the surrounding area. for Massachusetts, as of Friday.

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Sunday:

• NEW: The is open today until 9 p.m.! Call 781-933-1709 to double-check before leaving the house.
• is closed. 
• The is closed.
• The is displaying important Hurricane Irene information for residents and businesses of Woburn. Comcast: Channel 22; Verizon: Channel 45; RCN: Channel 15.
• At the Deacon Diane will be there today, but "if the weather is perilous, don't come."
• is closing at noon today.
• The Farmer's Market has been cancelled for Aug. 28.

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Important numbers and Web sites:

• In an emergency, dial 911
• : 781-933-1212
• : 781-932-4560
• : 781-897-5990
• National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212
• National Grid gas emergencies: 800-233-5325
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278) 
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)
• RCN: 1-866-TECH-RCN (1-866-832-4726) 
• MBTA Anderson/Woburn station: service updates

List of cab companies:

• Checker Cab of Woburn: 781-937-6000 ‎
• Woburn Cab: 781-933-5000

List of tow companies: 

• Tom's Auto Body: 781-935-7212
• Royal Towing: 781-939-5747
• Murray's Towing: 781-938-1439