Merrimack Storm Center: The News You Need

Merrimack Live Updates:

Saturday:

12:45 p.m.: Gov. Hassan continuing to urge people to stay off the roads while communities clean up.

12:30 p.m. Updated our list of business openings and closings below. Add to the comments section if you are open/closed or opening later today.

Friday:

6:30 p.m.: Gov. Hassan declares state of emergency; snow totals could hit 30 inches in parts of the state.

2:11 p.m.: Gov. Maggie Hassan is requesting residents to stay off the roads after 7 p.m. tonight until Saturday afternoon, during what is expected to be the height of the storm.

11:05 a.m.: From Merrimack PD on Facebook: Please be stay off the roadways tonight, it will make not only our job and the highways department's job easier, it will keep you safe too!! Don't forget to look out for elderly neighbors and call us if you think someone might need our help. We will keep you updated throughout the storm.

10:36 a.m.: Merrimack Public Works Deputy Director Kyle Fox just called to say the Merrimack Transfer Station will close at noon today and will be closed Saturday unless the predicted snowfall totals somehow pass us by, in which case, they may just have a delayed opening.

10:35 a.m.: The Merrimack Town Offices will close at noon today.

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Your Merrimack storm information center:

With a few good storms under our belt (we're looking at you Irene, Snowtober and Sandy), we know our readers have come to expect they'll be able to find up-to-the-minute, relevant information about the state of affairs in Merrimack, and winter storm Nemo will be no different.

As we prepare for the winter storm, which meteorologists say could dump one to two feet of snow on us Friday into Saturday, we want to make sure that Merrimack  stays connected. For live updates during the storm, be sure to download our iPhone App and 'like' Merrimack Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

See a tree down in your neighborhood? Notice a road is icy? Just saw a store clerk put out more snow melt products? Please use this story on Merrimack Patch to help out your neighbors. Post your observations in the comments section, and upload photos you take by clicking the "Add Photos and Videos" button above.

Below you'll find storm-related stories; business, school and event closures and cancellations; and road closure and power outage information if it becomes necessary, and more. We will bring you updates as they are available, as quickly as we can keep up!

Merrimack Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful during the storm. Stay safe Merrimack.

Winter storm-related stories:

• Saturday, 6 a.m.: Another 4-8 Inches of Snow Expected Today 
• Friday, 6:35 p.m.: Governor Declares State of Emergency in NH 
• Friday, 6:30 p.m.: Share Your Winter Storm Photos Here 
• Friday, 2:30 p.m.: Gov. Hassan Urges Residents to be Off Roads by 7
• Friday, 2 p.m.: Why Do Snowstorms Have Names Now?
• Friday, 1:45 p.m.: NH Fire Marshal: 'Don’t be A Statistic'
• Friday, 11:30 a.m.: MAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Merrimack?
• Friday, 7:30 a.m.:Police Advise Residents to Stay Off Roads During Storm
• Friday, 5:45 a.m.:Gearing Up for a Winter Storm No Small Feat
• Thursday, 5:30 p.m.:Preparing for Snow: What's In Your Emergency Kit?
•  Thursday, 3 p.m.:AT&T Offers Smartphone Storm Tips
• Thursday, 3 p.m.:
• Thursday, 11 a.m.: Blizzard Party Tonight at Buckley's Great Steaks
• Thursday, 9 a.m.:Blizzard Watch: Heavy Snow Headed to NH (forecast and safety tips from NH Department of Homeland Security)

Closures and cancellations:

*Are you a business owner? Post open/closed status in the comments. We'll add closures to this list. But feel free to announc to everyone if you're open, too!

• Buckley's Great Steaks will be closed Friday.
• Broadway Bound's Dancer's Inc competition is cancelled for this weekend. It is rescheduled for March 30.
• Academy for Science and Design is closed Friday, Feb. 8.
• Cupcake Conspiracy will be open reduced hours Friday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• SAU 26 schools are closed Friday, Feb. 8.
• Merrimack PTA Kindergarten and Preschool is closed Friday, Feb. 8.
• South Merrimack Christian Academy is closed Friday, Feb. 8.
• Winning Swimming is closing Friday Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Hope to open Saturday February 9th at 3:00 but call us at (603) 429-0061 prior to your scheduled swim time to be sure we have power.
• Town Offices closing at noon Friday.
• Transfer station closing at noon on Friday. Will be closed on Saturday.
• Tortilla Flat dining room is closed, but the bar is open until further notice.
• Swan Chocolates will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.
• The Merrimack Public Library will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.
• The YMCA is closed as of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Will decide at 2 p.m. whether it will re-open
• Bob and Dee's Barbershop is closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Open businesses

(as of Saturday at 12:30 p.m.)

Dunkin' Donuts at Exit 11

Reed's Ferry Market

Instant Ambition

Buckley's Great Steaks will open at 4:30 (tavern), 5 p.m. (dining room)

Tortilla Flats will open at 3 p.m.

The Pizza Kitchen will be open for dinner.

Road closures:

None at this time

Power outages:

None at this time

IMPORTANT NUMBERS & WEBSITES: 

• In an emergency, dial 911
• Police Department: 603-424-3774
• Fire Department: 603-424-3690
• DPW: 603-423-8551
• PSNH: 1-800-662-7764 or Report an outage online.
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)
• FairPoint: 1-866.984.2001

List of tow companies: 

• Bailey's Towing and Autobody: 603-424-4724
• Lewis' Towing & Auto Repair: 603-424-6828

NEARBY PATCH STORM CENTERS:

(If you need to travel out of town, see what's doing here first)

• Nashua Patch
• Bedford Patch
• Amherst Patch
• Milford Patch
• Londonderry Patch

If you commute through Massachusetts or out of the area, check Patch.com for local Patch communities you travel through or to.

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