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Dear fellow Hanoverians:
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*Sunday, October 28, 2012 – 15:00 hours*
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The following is a message from the Hanover Emergency Management
Agency.
Emergency Management has been in constant contact with Town Manager,
Troy Clarkson, Department Heads and other Town Officials. We continue
to monitor the storm together and have been busy making preparations
for a significant impact to our community.
Based upon current information on Hurricane Sandy, we urge residents
to prepare for a high wind event. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph
are likely with higher gusts. We are expecting to see widespread power
outages in our area.
National Grid has worked together with Fire Chiefs and Emergency
Management Directors to implement a response plan for downed power
lines. They have requested crews from California, Washington State and
Canada to move into our area and assist them.
During the storm National Grid’s emphasis will be to keep roadways
open and clear of downed power lines for public safety responders.
Restoration of power may not begin for 72 hours and may take days to
complete. If you lose your power you should be prepared to be without
it for five or more days. Hopefully power can be restored sooner.
*Official Information:*
The Town of Hanover will utilize the following means to keep residents
informed:
· The web, Hanover’s web address is www.hanover-ma.gov
· Facebook, Hanover’s facebook account is @HanoverMA
· Twitter, Hanover’s twitter account is HanoverEMA
· Local Access Cable. Take the time now to find the Hanover Channels
on your cable tv.
· Reverse 911. We will utilize the Plymouth County Sheriff’s
Department Code Red alert system to send phone messages. You sign your
cell phone up for these messages also by visiting
http://www.pcsdma.org
· FM Radio, WATD 95.9FM
Shelter In Place during the storm
Residents are advised to shelter in place. At this time there are no
plans to open an emergency shelter.
· Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane
progress reports.
· Stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.
· Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy.
· We will closely monitor the situation and open a shelter should it
be required
Downed Power Lines:
Residents are advised to use extreme care around downed utility
wires.
· *Report downed power lines by calling 9-1-1.*
· All downed wires should be considered live. This includes electric,
telephone and cable wires.
· Emergency responders will be marking downed wires with YELLOW
caution tape. Remind children to stay away from all downed wires.
· Again, all downed wires should be considered live and avoided.
*Power Outages:*
· *Phone power outages to National Grid directly at 1-800-322-3223.*
This is the best way to make sure that they know you are without
power.
· /Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage./
Generators:
· Use Caution when operating generators.
· Follow manufacturers instructions
· Do not run generators near structures or in enclosed areas due to
the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning
Lighting:
Battery powered lanterns and flashlights are the safest emergency
lighting source.
· Use extreme caution when using candles.
Chain Saws
· Residents who own chainsaws should follow manufacturers recommended
operating guidelines.
· Do not attempt to cut down trees that are “hung up” on houses or on
other trees. How they fall is very unpredictable and may result in
death, injury or further damage.
· Leave difficult chainsaw work to properly trained tree removal
professionals
Make sure your cell phone is charged before the storm and consider
buying a charger you can plug into your car so you are able to
re-charge it. Make sure your car’s fuel tank is topped off.
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Hanover Emergency Management will provide additional information as it
becomes available.
For “Around Town on the Web”,
Cathy H-B
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