Tri-EPIC was certified by the State Emergency Response Commission as a Regional Emergency Planning Committee in 2008. 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.
The John J. Hart Memorial Scholarship:
The John J. Hart Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life and the lifelong dedication to public safety by John J. Hart. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide scholarships to high school students from Tri-EPIC member towns attending a college or university with a major pertaining to public safety and or public health.
John J. Hart Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: “Stanley Cup Champions” Boston Bruins, 4 tickets to February 28, 2012 game. $10 per chance. Contact any member of the Tri-EPIC for tickets.
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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The John J. Hart Memorial Scholarship: