Your Public Safety Agencies and the DPW would like your support and cooperation in the following area(s):
- We strongly recommend that all residences with natural gas, propane and oil fired appliances insure that all make up air, vent pipes and flues at grade level are free of snow.
- Insure Carbon Monoxide detectors are functioning and be aware that exposure to Carbon Monoxide can produce flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion and fainting. Please call 911 if you need assistance with locating and or clearing these devices. If able, check in with your neighbors who may need assistance.
- The Governor’s State of Emergency and Vehicular Travel Ban are still in place. Due to current conditions even traveling on foot in the roadways is not advised. To allow our DPW the opportunity to efficiently clean our roadways please insure that all vehicles are secured off the roadways and do not push, blow or throw snow into the roadways.
While the storm appears to be winding down its affects are far from over. The DPW reports all roadways are open to facilitate the response of public safety vehicles, but many are still narrow and need additional work. The DPW will need many more days to complete their cleanup operation. The snow removal operation has been prioritized and due to the heavy snow fall sidewalks, high snow banks and parking lots will be completed as resources become available.
As always dial 911 for any emergencies and access the Town of Hopkinton website at www.hopkintonma.gov/emergency for additional information. Thank you for your continued support.