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SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHOOL CLOSURES
Mass has declared a state of emergency. Adams has canceled classes for Monday and Tuesday. Adams has declared a state of emergency starting noon tomorrow.
All North Adams and Adams Public Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday.
If you live in North Adams and you need to be evacuated from your home, if you have “Non-Emergency” medical concerns or need home oxygen, call North Adams Ambulance Service at 413-664-4933.If you have an emergency situation call the city of North Adams Emergency Shelter will be at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center and will be open to the public at noon on Monday. Do not park on city streets during this event. Tentatively; Halloween will be re-scheduled to Friday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m .
In Adams
The Emergency Shelter at the Adams Visitor's Center will be opened
at 12:00 NOON. Any residents with power outages, damage, or any
other reason that must leave their homes are welcome to report to
the Shelter. People should bring with them food, water and all
other essential supplies, including hygienic items and medications.
People are encouraged not to bring their pets, but if they must
they can be housed across the street at the Adams Fire District.
All pets must have food and be crated, or else we will not be able
to house them.
Adams Council on Aging programming will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Residents who experience any storm damage and are in need of
assistance should call the Adams Police Department at 413-743-1212,
or at 911.
Residents should stay in contact with local media via the internet
and the radio for constant updates from the Town, throughout the
duration of the storm.
School Closures for Monday
Berkshire County, MA
Bennington County, VT
Berkshire County, MA
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | |
| Adams-Cheshire Regional SD | Closed |
| BArT Charter Public School | Closed |
| Berkshire Christian School (Lenox) | Closed |
| Berkshire Community College |
Closed, No Day Classes Announcement on evening classes by 3 PM |
| Berkshire Country Day School | Closed |
| Berkshire County Head Start | Closed, All Centers Closed Childcare Closed |
| Berkshire Hills Regional SD | Closed |
| Berkshire Montessori School | Closed |
| Central Berkshire Regional SD | Closed |
| Clarksburg Elementary | Closed |
| Community Access to the Arts | Closed |
| Emma L. Miller Memorial School | Closed |
| Gabriel Abbott Memorial School | Closed |
| Gt Barrington Rudolf Steiner School | Closed |
| Hancock Regional SD | Closed |
| Lanesborough Regional SD | Closed |
| Lee Public Schools | Closed |
| Lenox Public Schools | Closed, No After Sch Events |
| Mass. College of Liberal Arts |
Closed, Classes Cancelled, No Adult Education, All MCLA classes and programs canceled October 30 All day and evening classes and all events and programs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) are cancelled Tuesday, Oct. 30 due to Hurricane Sandy. |
| Mildred Elley (Pittsfield) | Closed, Staff Report, No Day Classes, Evening classes will run. |
| Mount Greylock Regional SD | Closed |
| Northern Berkshire Voc SD | Closed |
| Pine Cobble School | Closed |
| Pittsfield Public Schools | Closed |
| Richmond Consolidated | Closed |
| Southern Berkshire Regional SD | Closed |
| Williamstown Public Schools | Closed |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | |
| Arlington SD | Closed |
| Bennington County Head Start | Closed |
| Bennington Early Childhood Ctr | Closed |
| Burr & Burton Academy | Delayed 2 Hrs |
| Farmhouse Nursery School | Closed |
| Grace Christian School | Closed |
| Growing Up Right at the C.D.C. | Closed |
| Long Trail School | Closed |
| Northshire Day School | Delayed 1-1/2 Hrs |
| Sacred Heart School (Bennington) | Closed |
| Southwest Vermont SU | Closed, All Offices are closed Tuesday |
| Stamford Elementary School - VT | Closed, No PM Pre-K, No PM Activities |
| VTC-Putnam PN Program |
Closed, Classes Cancelled, LPN Classes Cancelled |
Franklin County, MA
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: Richard J Alcombright
(413) 662-3000
October 28, 2012 – For immediate release
Hurricane Sandy
North Adams, MA – The Office of the Mayor in conjunction with the Local Emergency Planning Committee is issuing the following information regarding Hurricane Sandy and
its impact on the City. It is anticipated that this storm will not bring the flooding rain that we saw with Hurricane Irene however this storm will be bringing significant wind and has potential for property damage and power outages.
Mayor Richard Alcombright has issued the following information:
•North Adams Public Schools – All schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Further school closure information will be forthcoming if necessary.
•All City offices will be open on Monday.
•A “State of Emergency” will be in effect from noon on Monday until further notification to allow emergency crews to deal with any damage.
•Please know that National Grid is fully prepared to handle any power outages however should power go out, it WILL NOT be restored until after the storm event. Be prepared for significant power outages.
•All Public Safety and Services personnel are on call and will be available throughout the duration of the event.
•If you experience flooding, downed power lines, downed trees please call North Adams Fire Department at 413-664-4922/4933
•People should stay well away from any downed power lines.
•If you need to be evacuated from your home, if you have “non-emergency” medical concerns or need home oxygen, please call North Adams Ambulance Service at 413-664-4933
•If you have an EMERGENCY situation….call 911
•The City of North Adams Emergency Shelter will be at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center and will be open to the public at noon on Monday.
•Tentatively, Halloween will be re-scheduled to Friday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
•PLEASE do not park on the streets during this event.
The Mayor adds; “This storm should be fully upon us late Monday afternoon and we can expect high sustained winds throughout the night subsiding by Tuesday morning. The result of those winds is the unknown and we should all be prepared for an extended cleanup as well as a possible extended power outage. Please report any damage to the numbers above, stay well away from any downed power lines and stay indoors throughout the duration of this storm. The City will provide updates as new information becomes available.”
Mayor Richard Alcombright has issued the following information:
•North Adams Public Schools – All schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Further school closure information will be forthcoming if necessary.
•All City offices will be open on Monday.
•A “State of Emergency” will be in effect from noon on Monday until further notification to allow emergency crews to deal with any damage.
•Please know that National Grid is fully prepared to handle any power outages however should power go out, it WILL NOT be restored until after the storm event. Be prepared for significant power outages.
•All Public Safety and Services personnel are on call and will be available throughout the duration of the event.
•If you experience flooding, downed power lines, downed trees please call North Adams Fire Department at 413-664-4922/4933
•People should stay well away from any downed power lines.
•If you need to be evacuated from your home, if you have “non-emergency” medical concerns or need home oxygen, please call North Adams Ambulance Service at 413-664-4933
•If you have an EMERGENCY situation….call 911
•The City of North Adams Emergency Shelter will be at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center and will be open to the public at noon on Monday.
•Tentatively, Halloween will be re-scheduled to Friday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
•PLEASE do not park on the streets during this event.
The Mayor adds; “This storm should be fully upon us late Monday afternoon and we can expect high sustained winds throughout the night subsiding by Tuesday morning. The result of those winds is the unknown and we should all be prepared for an extended cleanup as well as a possible extended power outage. Please report any damage to the numbers above, stay well away from any downed power lines and stay indoors throughout the duration of this storm. The City will provide updates as new information becomes available.”
For the most current local information, please go to The Transcript online, iBerkshires, WNAW, WUPE, Time Warner Channel 22, North Adams Police Facebook and the mayor’s Facebook. Please know that the radio reporting updates at 21 and 51 minutes after the hour. Additionally, school closure information will be delivered via the public schools alert system and emergency notifications will be provided by the City’s Code Red Alert system.
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