NORTHBOROUGH PATCH STORM CENTRAL UPDATES, TIPS, CLOSINGS & MORE:
Thursday, Feb. 7
8:30 a.m. Patch awaits announcements of cancellations and/or delays.
10 a.m.: Keep your pets safe in the storm. Here is a pet safety guide to consult that is provided by the ASPCA.
11 a.m.: Police Chief Mark Leahy told Patch that extra officers and dispatchers are already assigned, starting at 8 a.m. Friday morning and continuing (for now) through midnight on Saturday. The PD's Facebook and Twitter accounts will have the latest information.
12:30 p.m.: Fire Chief David Durgin speaks extensively on the preparedness plan for Northborough. Extra staff will be on, chains are going on the engines' tires and generators are tested and ready to go. Read the full plan here.
1 p.m.: National Grid releases a statement that it is prepared for "widespread, prolonged power outages."
4:30 p.m.: Schools are officially canceled for Friday, Feb. 8.
5 p.m.: Check out this video, which lays out the plan of action for Northborough's DPW
5:30 p.m.: There's no AC/DC tribute (Dirty Deeds) at JJ's on Friday, but the sports bar is still planning on bringing in All Heart, the Heart tribute, on Saturday
6:42 p.m.: The town issues an offical message regarding the storm
7 p.m.: So, what are people buying to prep for the storm? Check out this video.
9 p.m.: The Celtic Tavern announced that it is provided free food and coffee for plow drivers who drop in during the storm, and will remain open, with Walshy behind the bar
Scroll down for important phone numbers, websites and more. Stay with Northborough Patch as we keep you updated throughout the storm.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS & WEBSITES:
- In an emergency, dial 911
- Police Department: 508-393-1515; The PD's Facebook and Twitter accounts will have the latest information.
- Fire Department:508-393-1537
- DPW: 508-393-5030
- National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212, Grid map and outages
- National Grid gas emergencies: 800-233-5325
- Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
- Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)
- RCN: 1-866-TECH-RCN (1-866-832-4726)
It applied during Hurricane Sandy; it applies now: here are some great apps to make sure you have on your smartphone before any storm.
List of cab companies:
- Westboro Taxi: 508-366-8880
- Sunshine Taxi Cab: 978-567-9149
List of tow companies:
- McAffee and Newton: 508-393-0233