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Call 911 if a felony is in progress or if
lives are threatened.
Call 781-862-1212 for non-emergencies.
Dial 911, to report a fire or request an emergency ambulance.
If phones are out, activate emergency fire alarm boxes located throughout the town to summon help in an emergency.
Administration, Fire Prevention or non-emergency information please call (781) 862-0272, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, or visit the Fire Department's home page.
Dial 911, to activate the Emergency Medical System (EMS) when needing an emergency ambulance, EMT’s or Paramedics.
For general health questions call the Public Health Nurse (781) 862-0500 X-281, Tues. or Fri. 8:45 - 3:00 ET.
American Red Cross - 617 375-0700
Call Poison Control Center 617-232-2120 or 1-800-682-9211 or 911
NSTAR - 617-424-2200
Keyspan - 617-323-9360
781-862-1618
Verizon - 617 555-1611
24-hour hotline - 800-540-5806
During an earthquake, stay calm. If you
can, DUCK under a heavy table or desk to protect yourself from flying glass and other
objects. Stay under this COVER and HOLD on to the desk or table (be prepared to move with
it) until the shaking stops. After the quake, check for injuries, fires, and gas leaks. Be
prepared for Aftershocks. For other earthquake safety tips, see the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Call 911 to report injuries, fires, or entrapments. If no telephone is available, flag
down the nearest available Municipal vehicle or contact the nearest amateur radio
operator.
Have emergency supplies on hand
 | Flashlight and extra batteries |
| Portable battery-operated radio and spare batteries |
| First aid kit and manual |
| Emergency food and water |
| Portable can opener |
| Essential medications |
Know the difference between a "hurricane watch" and a "hurricane warning"
| A "hurricane watch" is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. |
| A "hurricane warning" is issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 mph or greater, or dangerously high water and rough seas) are expected in 24-hours or less. |
Listen to the radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
| Check emergency supplies |
| Fuel Car |
| Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools, and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. |
| Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. |
| Listen to the radio or television for official instructions. |
| Stay inside. |
| Store drinking water. |
| Keep a supply of flashlights and fresh batteries handy. |
| Avoid open flames as a source of light, such as candles. |
| Know how to shut off utilities in your home. |
| If power is lost, turn off major appliance to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored. |
| Stay tuned to local radio for further information. |
| If you are not required to evacuate, stay indoors. Do not be fooled if there is a lull in the storm, it may be the eye of the hurricane passing over—winds will pick up again. |
| Avoid loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the Power Company, police, or fire department. |
| Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry home. |
| Check refrigerated foods for spoilage if power was lost. |
| Drive only if absolutely necessary and avoid flooded roads and debris. |
| Assume all downed wires are electrically charged and avoid them. |
| Open windows and leave the building if you smell gas. Report gas leaks to the utility company, fire or police. |
Call 911 to report life threatening and
property threatening situations.
For area weather warnings, see National
Weather Service
The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) will be used to relay critical emergency information. Listen for the emergency tone on your radio. This tone will notify area stations and the general public that the Emergency Broadcast System is being activated. This tone should be picked up by all area stations. The tone will be followed by emergency information such as, location of first aid stations, shelters, and other emergency public service announcements.