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Emergency Notifications
(From New Hampshire Emergency Public Information brochure, 2006)
This information has been provided for your use in the event of an emergency requiring
public notification and possible public response. Although it was developed for use
during an emergency at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in Vernon, Vermont, it can
be useful in other emergencies such as train derailments, chemical spills, floods,
hurricanes, earthquakes, or tornadoes. Please take a few moments to review the
information.
How will you be notified? If there
is an emergency requiring
public notification, you will be alerted by one or more of
the following warning signals.
- Weather-alert radio sounding a tone followed by an emergency message.
- Broadcasts from loudspeakers on emergency vehicles.
This is known as "Route Alerting."
- Special announcements on local Emergency Alert Radio
System radio stations.
- The loud, steady tone of the emergency management
siren, lasting 3 to 5 minutes. (Hinsdale and Winchester only.)
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
Sirens and other warning signals are used only to alert you to
tune to a local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio station for information and
instructions. The EAS is a direct link between you and public safety officials.
Emergency information and instructions will be given to you at any hour, day or
night. You would be advised of any actions that may be recommended for your
protection and safety.
Follow the instructions carefully, and DO NOT evacuate unless
directed to do so.
After you have been alerted, tune your radio to one of the EAS
Stations in your state.
| New Hampshire |
Vermont |
Massachusetts |
| WKBK |
Keene |
1290 AM |
WTSA |
Brattleboro |
1450 AM |
WHYN |
Springfield |
560 AM |
| WKNE |
Keene |
103.7 FM |
WTSA |
Brattleboro |
96.7 FM |
WHYN |
Springfield |
93.1 FM |
| WZBK |
Keene |
1220 AM |
WKVT |
Brattleboro |
1490 AM |
WHAI |
Greenfield |
98.3 FM |
| WOQL |
Keene |
98.7 FM |
WKVT |
Brattleboro |
92.7 FM |
WPVQ |
Greenfield |
95.3 FM |
| WYRY |
Keene |
104.9 FM |
WVPR |
Brattleboro |
94.5 FM |
WHMQ |
Greenfield |
1240 AM |
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WVPR |
Windsor |
89.5 FM |
WRSI |
Northampton |
93.9 FM |
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WRSY |
Marlboro |
101.5 FM |
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WVAY |
West Dover |
100.7 FM |
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Staying Indoors: Shelter-In-Place
You may be instructed to shelter-in-place which means you should
immediately go indoors. If a shelter-in-place message is given
for your community over the
Emergency Alert System radio station, you
should do the following:
- Go indoors and close all doors and windows.
- Turn off all window fans, air conditioners, clothes
dryers, kitchen and bath exhaust fans and other sources of outside air.
- Continue to listen to a local EAS radio station for official messages and instructions.
- Keep pets indoors.
- If you have livestock, shelter them too. Give
them stored feed and water from a covered source.
- Stay inside until officials say otherwise. If
you must go outside, cover your nose and mouth with a folded, damp cloth.
Persons with respiratory disorders should not go out at all.
- If you are traveling in a motor vehicle in the
affected area, close the windows and air vents and turn off the heater or
air conditioner. Keep the radio tuned to an EAS station.
- Go inside a nearby building. If none is
available, leave the area immediately.
- If sheltering-in-place is recommended during school
hours, children will be sheltered in the school building and cared for by
school personnel.
- DO NOT use your telephone unless you need
special assistance.
Evacuate Only if Directed
If an evacuation is necessary, public safety officials will tell
you what to do over the radio (EAS). DO NOT evacuate unless recommended by local or
state public safety officials. If requested to evacuate you should:
- Listen to an Emergency Alert System
radio station.
- While traveling in your motor vehicle, close all windows and vents and turn off air
conditioners as you proceed to the reception center.
Reception Centers
Reception centers are available if you are asked to
evacuate. The primary New Hampshire reception center is located at
Spaulding Gymnasium at Keene State College in Keene, NH. Other reception
centers are located at Bellows Falls Union High School in Bellows Falls,
Vermont, and Greenfield Community College in
Greenfield Massachusetts. The reception centers are operated by public officials. Limited
medical services will be available at the reception center.
Directions to Reception Center
Major roads and arteries will be
used during an evacuation. Follow directions of police and other traffic
officers. Stay tuned to a local EAS radio station for special
instructions. Take your time; instructions will be given in plenty of time
to allow you to evacuate safely.
Chesterfield:
Proceed via Route 9 east toward Keene for approximately 10 miles. This
Route will become Route 101 east. Follow for 1 mile and then turn left
onto Main Street. Proceed .2 miles and turn left onto Wyman Way.
Hinsdale:
Proceed via Route 119 east to Route 10 north and follow that for approximately
12 miles. Turn right onto Route 101 east. Follow for .7 miles and
then turn left onto Main Street. Proceed .2 miles and turn left onto Wyman
Way.
Richmond:
Proceed via Route 10 north for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto
Route 101 east. Follow for .7 miles and then turn left onto Main Street.
Proceed .2 miles and turn left onto Wyman Way.
Swanzey:
Proceed via Route 10 north until you reach Route 101 east. Turn right onto
Route 101 and follow for .7 miles. Turn left onto Main Street.
Proceed .2 miles and turn left onto Wyman Way.
Winchester:
Proceed via Route 10 north for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto
Route 101 east. Follow for .7 miles and then turn left onto Main Street.
Proceed .2 miles and turn left onto Wyman Way.
For Assistance
If you need assistance during an emergency, contact the nearest
Emergency Management Office.
- Chesterfield - (603) 363-4133
- Hinsdale - (603) 336-5717
- Richmond - (603) 239-6589 or (603) 239-4232
- Swanzey - (603) 355-8852
- Winchester - (603) 239-8103 or (603) 239-4814
- New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Management (603) 271-2231 [in-state only (800)
852-3792], public inquiry (800) 458-2407
TTY
(603) 271-2254
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Town of Chesterfield