Town Of Dedham: Hurricane Henri - Dedham Emergency Preparedness Resources

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

08/22/2021 12:45 PM

As the storm moves closer to the area, Dedham residents are encouraged to review the following resources:

• Emergencies: Call 9-1-1 for all emergencies
• How to Report a Power Outage: Contact Eversource Residential Hotline at  800-592-2000. You can also sign up for Text Alerts from Eversource by visiting their website, linked here: Eversource Power Outage Alerts
• Build an Emergency Kit: An emergency kit should include a variety of emergency supplies to help sustain you and your family for up to 3 days (Mass.gov)
  • Batteries
  • Charged phones and devices
  • Water
  • Food
  • Pet food
  • Tools/Supplies
  • Money
  • Documents
  • Clock/watch
  • Blankets
  • Visit the Mass.gov website for more items and tips to help you and your family prepare for an emergency and download the MEMA Emergency Kit Checklist
• Track the Storm: The Dedham GIS Department has included the following maps to help track Hurricane Henri and stay informed with updated advisories, state & local resources, and weather forecasts:
  • Hurricane and Cyclone Map: Enter your address to track weather in your area, and zoom out to view radar images of the Hurricane
  • FEMA Geospatial Resource Center Hub Site: Track the storm’s path, identify nearby shelters, review local advisories, estimated rainfall totals and predictions, and review emergency resource efforts before, during and after the storm has passed.

This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.