These radio equipped vehicles can be hailed by residents to seek assistance. We will also work with the Gloucester Daily Times to disseminate information. The briefings will allow for dissemination of information based on Federal, State, and City efforts to restore services, provide shelter, and guide community actions. The public is welcome to attend the briefings, ask questions, and hopefully volunteer to assist in any way you can. The Fuller School, off Route 128 at the Blackburn Circle, is the primary City shelter with an emergency generator for power.
Shelters provide a warm safe place to stay but lack the comforts of home.
Although the Red Cross has expertise in shelter management, they depend on those coming to the shelter to be prepared by bringing a number of items. Appendix E provides guidelines for those seeking shelter concerning items to bring and not bring. The City, School Department, and Red Cross have planned for shelters during disasters. We have opened shelters in the past. We feel confident that we can provide a warm, safe place to take refuge if all else fails for you.