For the most up to date information, call *211 or 1-877-211-MASS (6277) Toll Free or visit http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/. Other information and resources are provided below.
General Flu Reminders:
Cover your coughs and sneezes into a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not into your bare hands
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing
In the aftermath of 9/11/01, with community concern about biological terrorism and violence, Harrington Hospital took on a leadership role and became host to a coordinated effort of local police, fire and other emergency response services.
For the first time, services from Charlton, Sturbridge and Southbridge came together in a joint meeting in October 2001 with local political leaders, healthcare personnel and members of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to review risks, to evaluate our abilities and learn to coordinate our responses.
This effort helped to create the Tri-Epic Group. Since then the Group has been meeting monthly has grown to include the Town of Dudley and the other agencies and organizations listed above. This initial effort was one of the first in Massachusetts and is now used as a model for other communities in Massachusetts.
In 2008, Tri-EPIC was certified by the State Emergency Response Commission as a Regional Emergency Planning Committee. The group continues to work at improving the emergency response of our systems through grant funded training programs and enhancements to regional resources and assets. Tri-Epic has become the driving force for preparedness and community response in the southern Worcester County region of Massachusetts.
In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored.
Our region of New England is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made. Severe winter storms, flooding, fires, power outages, microbursts, HazMat, and missing persons are just some of the potential emergencies we may encounter.
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water, no TV, no Internet, and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?
Click on the Quick Link on the left and find out how you can prepare yourself, your family, and your business for an emergency.
Should an emergency occur with impact to the Tri-EPIC region, this space will have specific information regarding current emergencies – such as shelters, school closings, guidance, contact numbers, etc.
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Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee
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