Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Winter Storm Preparations

In anticipation of the upcoming winter storm, the Town of Plymouth is making early preparations and is notifying the public of the following resources.

Town of Plymouth Snow Emergencies and Emergency Shelter openings are announced on WATD radio (95.9FM), local and cable media, the Town’s Facebook and Twitter pages (@TownofPlymouth & @PlymouthEOC), and the Town’s website:   http://www.plymouth-ma.gov/ 

 Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 for specific information regarding local social services including the opening of local, regional emergency shelters.

Residents may also call 5-1-1 for the latest information on transportation and traffic impacts and are reminded to check road conditions before they set off.  During severe weather it is best to consider whether the journey is essential.  Plows will be operating to treat the roads throughout this severe weather event.

Additional emergency alert information can be received on your on your Android or iPhone, download the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s (MEMA) emergency alerting app Ping4Alerts! For more information, visit www.mass.gov/mema/mobileapp

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