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Holbrook Police Provide Safety Tips in Anticipation of Nor’easter

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 12, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police Provide Safety Tips in Anticipation of Nor’easter 

HOLBROOK — With the third straight week of heavy snow and wind in the forecast, Police Chief William Smith and the Holbrook Police Department would like to remind residents to make preparations for yet another nor’easter.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Norfolk county, noting the potential for blizzard-like conditions and heavy snowfall beginning Monday night and continuing throughout Tuesday.

Holbrook is likely to see between 3 to 7 inches of snow Monday night, with an additional 11 to 17 inches throughout Tuesday. Wind gusts may reach as high as 47 mph. There will be a chance of snow and showers Wednesday morning into the evening.

“Our region is expected to be hit particularly hard by this storm, with up to 2 feet of snow coming our way,” Chief Smith said. “As with the past two nor’easters, we urge residents to stay indoors and off the roads and prepare for potential outages.”

BEFORE THE STORM

  • Check the surrounding areas outside of your home and examine trees that have been weakened or uprooted from last weekend’s storm. If there is a tree that you believe is unstable and may fall, please contact a local tree trimming service company immediately.
  • Residents should be prepared for more power outages and stock up on batteries for flashlights or battery powered lanterns. If using candles, keep them away from anything flammable and never leave them unattended.
  • Keep cell phones charged as much as possible. Consider an external battery for your mobile phone.
  • Clear any storm drains of debris from the last storm to avoid flooding.

DURING THE STORM

  • Stay off the roads and stay indoors, if possible. Give plow and sand/salt trucks the space they need to operate.
  • If power goes out during the storm, contact National Grid at 800-465-1212 to report an outage.
  • To report a gas leak, call 911. Residents can also contact Columbia Gas at 800-525-8222 for gas-related issues.
  • If you experience flooding in your home contact the Holbrook Police Department at 781-767-1212.
  • Follow the Holbrook Police Department on its Facebook page and Twitter account for updates during and after the storm. The police station will be open throughout the storm.
  • If you have an emergency, call 911.

AFTER THE STORM

  • Do not go near or drive over any downed power lines.
  • Check your property for any trees that could be in danger of falling near your home or vehicles.
  • Clear any debris from storm drains near your home to allow water to drain.
  • Do not pump water from sump pumps into the road. The water can freeze and cause hazardous conditions if the temperature dips.

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Holbrook Police Warn Residents Ahead of This Week’s Winter Storm

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

HOLBROOK — On the heels of last week’s powerful March nor’easter that knocked down trees and caused widespread power outages, Police Chief William Smith is advising Holbrook residents to prepare for a winter storm that is expected to hit the region this week.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and a flood watch for Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol counties, noting the potential for significant rainfall and possibly high winds Wednesday morning into Thursday. 

Holbrook is likely to see a mixture of rain and snow and wind speeds could reach as high as 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

“We encourage residents to stay inside and off the roads during the storm,” Chief Smith said. “There is the potential that trees or branches that did not fall during last week’s storm could come down with the wet conditions this storm is expected to bring.”

BEFORE THE STORM

  • Check the surrounding areas outside of your home and examine trees that have been weakened or uprooted from last weekend’s storm. If there is a tree that you believe is unstable and may fall, please contact a local tree trimming service company immediately.
  • Residents should be prepared for more power outages and stock up on batteries for flashlights or battery powered lanterns. If using candles, keep them away from anything flammable and never leave them unattended.
  • Keep cell phones charged as much as possible. Consider an external battery for your mobile phone.
  • Clear any storm drains of debris from the last storm to avoid flooding.

DURING THE STORM

  • Stay off the roads and stay indoors, if possible. Give plow and sand/salt trucks the space they need to operate.
  • If power goes out during the storm, contact National Grid at 800-465-1212 to report an outage.
  • To report a gas leak, call 911. Residents can also contact Columbia Gas at 800-525-8222 for gas-related issues.
  • If you have an emergency, call 911. If you experience flooding in your home contact the Holbrook Police Department at 781-767-1212.

AFTER THE STORM

  • Do not go near or drive over any downed power lines.
  • Check your property for any trees that could be in danger of falling near your home or vehicles.
  • Clear any debris from storm drains near your home to allow water to drain.
  • Do not pump water from sump pumps into the road. The water can freeze and cause hazardous conditions if the temperature dips.

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Holbrook Police Chief Reports Power Restored to Thousands in Town

Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 5, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police Chief Reports Power Restored to Thousands in Town

Only About 300 Outages Remain

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith reports that electricity has been restored to thousands of residents after nearly 90 percent of Holbrook was left without power following Friday’s Winter Storm Riley.

Power was restored to the majority of residents between Sunday night and Monday morning. Holbrook has about 10,800 residents.

“I want to thank National Grid for their diligent efforts in getting power back to many of our homes, businesses and schools,” Chief Smith said. “They are continuing to work hard throughout the town and I thank our residents for their patience during this time.”

As of about 4 p.m. Monday, there were about 300 customers who still did not have power in Holbrook. The outages were mostly in the area of Pond Street, Centre Street and Orchard Street. Other neighborhoods were also still impacted.

On Friday, March 2, powerful winds from Winter Storm Riley knocked down trees and utility poles causing hundreds of thousands to lose power across the state.

 

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Holbrook Community Update

Holbrook Public Safety Officials in consultation with the Board of Selectmen and other elected Town Officials are continuing to make progress following this week’s significant winter storm.

Public Safety Officials continue to be in constant contact with National Grid and EverSource representatives with regard to electrical power restoration efforts.

At this time, nearly all streets in town are passable to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

A Warming Center with electrical outlets for cell phone charging remains open to the community (8 a.m. and 10 p.m.) at the Public Safety Building in the Lower Level Training Room. A Regional Overnight Shelter is also open and available to Holbrook Residents at the Weymouth High School. Transportation to both of these locations is available via the Holbrook Council on Aging Wheelchair Van. Residents can contact the Holbrook Communications Center at (781) 767-1212 to arrange for pick-up.

Residents are urged to check in on any elderly, disabled, or infirm neighbors and to contact the Holbrook Police and Fire Departments in the event assistance, evaluation, or medical transport is needed. In the event that residents are unable to utilize the 911 system due to downed communication wires or depleted cell phone batteries, the Fire Department’s Municipal Fire Alarm System continues to be in full service. Emergency services may be summoned by pulling down on the white hook on any of the red Fire Alarm Boxes located throughout the town.

Finally, residents are reminded to continue to avoid any downed wires and be on the lookout for any overhead hazards such as dislodged branches, unstable trees, and broken telephone poles.

We will continue to update the community as more information becomes available.

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Holbrook Opens Warming Center, Offers Overnight Shelter for Those Displaced by Nor’Easter

Currently over half the Town of Holbrook is without power. The power outage is anticipated to last approximately 72 hours per National Grid estimates. Those residents without power are encouraged to reach out to unaffected friends and family for support. The Town is opening a warming station at the Holbrook Public Safety Building at 4:00 today (Saturday). This warming station will be open until 10:00PM and re-open at 8:00AM tomorrow morning. We will maintain these hours for the duration of the outage.

An overnight emergency shelter is available to Holbrook residents at the Weymouth High School, 360 Pleasant Street, Weymouth.

If you need a ride to the Public Safety building warming center or the Weymouth Shelter please call The Communications Center at 781-767-1212.

Chief William J. Smith

Holbrook Police Department
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

Business Line: 781-767-1212

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