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Showing posts with label hurricane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hurricane. Show all posts
Monday, October 29, 2012
Google's Hurricane Sandy Map
Google has prepared this map of Hurricane Sandy
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-crisis-response-maps-feature.html
Sunday, October 28, 2012
School Closings/Hurricane Sandy Update October 28 2012
The following Town Departments are CLOSED tomorrow, October 29th: Municipal Building, Library, Recreation Center and the Senior Center. ALL public schools in Franklin, as well as Tri County Voc, are CLOSED tomorrow, Monday October 29th. Trash/recycling pickup delayed one day. Do NOT leave your bins out tomorrow.
Hurricane Update
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012
...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...
.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE
EASTERN SEABOARD TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING
LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL
EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY
EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER
OUTAGES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. STRONGEST AND MOST
DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND
THE ISLANDS.
MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...
PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...
FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS
COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.
* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES
AND POWER LINES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.
SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME. DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.
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NHC: Hurricane SANDY Graphics
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Hurricane SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/28/12
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:45:11 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:04:21 GMT
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National Grid Hurricane Sandy Update
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Preparations
Good Evening. This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy. If you have not done so already, please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne.
Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.
We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information. A decision on school opening for Monday will be made tomorrow 10/28/12. Should we need to open a shelter, we will use the Remington School on Washington St.
Thank you for listening. Stay safe. Good bye.
This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN.
Hurricane Sandy Preparations
The text of the alert sent out Friday evening:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/subscriber-newsGood Evening. This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy. Please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne and cause damage or injury. Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors, and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already. We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information. Thank you. Stay safe. Good bye.
You can subscribe to the news alerts on the Franklin webpage here
In the News: hurricane, craft fair
Towns brace for hurricane's fury
by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff
Franklin Newcomers and Friends plan craft fair, Nov. 10
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Hurricane SANDY Graphics
from the National Hurricane Center
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:38:44 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:06:23 GMT
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Hurricane SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/25/12
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:38:44 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:06:23 GMT
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
MEMA prepares for hurricane season in Massachusetts
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 6/4/12
As hurricane season officially begins this week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is launching a series of workshops and drills for local officials and public awareness announcements for residents.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Powerless and lucky
We're powerless but lucky to have escaped with little tree damage from what was left of Hurricane Irene. The power went out about 1:00. We were prepared with batteries, candles and the Coleman camping lantern provides a great deal of light.
When the rain stopped we picked up most of the small branches and twigs dropped by the wind from the trees. It didn't take long to cut up the one large branch that fell into the street. We'll have some good fire wood for the winter!
The cell phone batteries were the first to die away. Depending upon when the power returns (today?), we may need to run the car to re-charge them a bit. I have sparingly used my netbook and broadband card so I have several hours of connection remaining.
We did take a walk around the neighborhood last night. It was a rare event to see no lights anywhere. If there was a light (from a passing car, or a candle in a house) the little light was very noticeable in the darkness.
I hope you all survived with a story or two to pass along.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
NationalGrid: Hurricane Irene Preparedness
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US Congressman Jim McGovern: Hurricane Irene: Be Prepared
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State Senator Karen Spilka: Staying Safe During Hurricane Irene
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