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Friday, August 26, 2011
Hurricane Irene Safety Measures
Prevent fires, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning when coping with a storm.
Hurricane Irene is expected to make its way up to the New England area this weekend, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Tropical storm-like conditions are expected on Sunday. Massachsuetts Governor Deval Patrick declared a State of Emergency on Friday, in anticipation of Irene’s arrival. Acting Fire Chief Mark Dolloff said Verizon has issued the following information for telecommunication related issues over the next several days as we prepare for Hurricane Irene. Verizon's toll free number 1-800-837-4966 and website www.verizon.com/support should be contacted for any service related issue. He reminds residents to treat all down wires as live wires until cleared by the proper authorities. The Stoughton Fire Department issued this press …
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Preparation and Safety Tips For Hurricane Irene
A press release from MEMA about what families need to do to prepare for the Hurricane Season. Hurricane Irene is expected to hit the Massachusetts area on Sunday.
Hurricane Irene is expected to make its way up to the New England area this weekend, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Tropical storm-like conditions are expected on Sunday. The Stoughton Fire Department issued this press release from MEMA, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, giving residents some tips on how to deal with the potential storm: *** As we enter the 2011 Hurricane Season, which experts are predicting to be very active, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is offering personal preparedness tips for the all of the citizens of the Commonwealth. “Every home and business should have a stocked basic emergency supply kit that could be used for any emergency, regardless of the time of year,” states MEMA …
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Hurricane Safety Tips For Business Owners
Safety tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on keeping your business safe during a hurricane.
Hurricane Irene is expected to make its way up to the New England area this weekend, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Tropical storm-like conditions are expected on Sunday. The Stoughton Fire Department issued this press release from MEMA, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, giving business owners some tips on how to deal with the potential storm: *** “Our business community should be aware of the potential of hurricane damage here in the Commonwealth,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Kurt Schwartz. “Every business owner should prepare or review their own Preparedness and Recovery Plan. ‘Business as usual’ will not happen without good planning.” The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (…
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Jeffrey Pickette
8:59 pm on Friday, August 26, 2011
Remember to check Stoughton Patch this weekend for updates as Irene approaches. Send any storm news, cancellations, photos, etc. to jeffrey.pickette@patch.com. more ›