Hurricane Safety

The State Fire Marshal has posted hurricane safety information online. It is recommended that you review the entire posting. To do so, please click here.

A few key points from the posting include:

• Do not use a charcoal or propane grill, hibachi, or camping stove inside the home. This could pose a carbon monoxide or an explosion hazard.
• Generators and other fuel powered machines should be used outside the home & not near any openings such as windows or doors. Carbon monoxide fumes are odorless and can quickly overwhelm you indoors.
• Watch for downed wires. All downed wires should be considered “live” & can severely injure you. Be sure to explain this to children.
• Use battery-operated sources of light. Candle fires have turned deadly during power outages when smoke alarms also may not work.
• Give your smoke & CO alarms fresh batteries! Working smoke & CO alarms can double your family’s chance of surviving a disaster & avoiding tragedy.
• Calling for help. Charge up your cell phone battery in advance. Fire alarm boxes may not work if the power is out. Do not be afraid to call for help in an emergency or if you think you may be in trouble.

Additionally,

More information and updates on Hurricane Sandy can be found at:

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

National Weather Service Boston

To report a power outage, contact National Grid at 800-465-1212.

To contact National Grid for non-power outage issues, please call 800-322-3223.