FAIRHAVEN ALERT: State of Emergency - THURSDAY FEB. 26 UPDATE -- Estimates for Fairhaven is 36+ inches of snow in some locations.
EMERGENCY Dial 911 --
SCHOOLS are CLOSED on Thurs. Feb. 26 & Fri. Feb. 27 -- If Possible please clear fire hydrants, sidewalks, bus stops gathering spots, and other school walking routes in anticipation of Mondays re-opening.
TOWN HALL / FACILITIES are OPEN--
BPW Administration Bldg. & Council on Aging CLOSED to the Public. Staff only --
PARKING BAN: A parking ban is in full effect and will be strictly enforced.
TRASH & RECYCLING is Postponed for the week - Normal Pick up will resume Monday, March 2 -- The Recycling Center will be CLOSED on Saturday Feb. 28 and Wednesday March 4 --
SAFETY:
WATCH FOR DOWNED POWER LINES - They may still be energized
WATCH FOR PLOWS. They need to get speed to clear the snow. No one should be walking on roadways --
IMPORTANT:
Expect basement flooding. Please check to make sure your sump pumps are in working order and that the discharge areas are free of snow and ice. Expect basement issues through the weekend.
Make sure generators are free of snow and clear.
Check that your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working.
If you are able, please try to clear out storm drains.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this weather event. - PLEASE BE PATIENT!
