Winter Storm Information (1/29/2022)

PARKING BAN
The Department of Public works has issued a parking ban effective from 1:00 AM Saturday, January 29, 2022 until further notice. 
 
WARMING CENTER
The Seekonk Senior Center has been prepared in anticipation of the storm and will be utilized as a warming shelter. At this time our Emergency Managment Director anticipates opening the warming center on Sunday morning. A notification will be sent out via the Town's CodeRED messaging system once the warming center has been opened.

If you are in need of the warming center, please call 508-336-8123 Option 0. 
 
 
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Assist Department of Public Works and Plow Vendors
Please stay off the road so crews are able to safely clear roadways
Please remove all personal lose items from the street in front of your property (i.e. portable basketball hoops, garbage cans)
We anticipate this will be a multi-day response with crews working Saturday through Monday and ask for patience as crews work to clear roadways for emergency vehicles and travel.
 
Assist First Responders
Clear snow 3-5 feet away from fire hydrants
If you have an emergency, Dial 911
Do not call dispatch for power outages or expected restoration times
To report or check an outage please follow this link National Grid Report or Check an Outage or call 1-800-465-1212
Useful Links
National Weather Service 

Register to receive CodeRED reverse 911 Alerts for Seekonk

MEMA - Winter Storm Safety Tips

Links to Social Media Accounts
Seekonk Town Hall - Facebook
Seekonk Police - Facebook

Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931 - Facebook
Seekonk Public Safety Communications - Facebook

Seekonk Human Services - Facebook
Seekonk Library - Facebook

Seekonk Veterans Services - Facebook
National Weather Service Boston - Facebook

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency - Facebook
Massachusetts State Police - Facebook

Before the Storm
Keep your vehicle's gas tank full
Keep warm clothing on hand for each member of the household
Check your emergency kit (include medications and medical supplies)
Be sure you have ample heating fuel (never run a generator in an enclosed space)
During the Storm
Stay off the roads and stay indoors
Stay away from all down power lines and report them to National Grid or notify Dispatch at 508-336-8123 Option 0
Wear warm clothes (layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than bulky items
Bring your companion animals inside, move other animals to sheltered areas with a supply of non-frozen water
Check on relatives neighbors, and friends (especially if they live alone)
If you must drive during winter weather conditions:
Make sure all fluid levels are full
Ensure that the lights, heater, and windshield wipers are working properly
Give plow and sand/salt trucks the space they need to operate
If you must leave the house, do not leave without the following:
Fully charged cell phone
Car charger
Emergency kit
Additional layers of clothing
Non-perishable food items
If your car gets stuck during a storm:
Stay in the vehicle
Call emergency services to notify them of your location