Check out our Disaster Preparedness Pamphlet

For emergencies covering the Manchester area, please select from the list below for information on how to prepare and react to certain conditions...

Before

• Prepare Your Emergency Kit and make plans; FEMA, NH Guidelines
• Test Run Generators and Chain Saws
• Top off Fuel Tanks
• Test Smoke Detectors
• Review Your Family Plan
• Charge Battery Devices
• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts
• Get recommended inoculations

During

• Monitor Alert Services and Follow Directions
• Avoid Dangerous Travel
• Seek Shelter

After

• Monitor Alert Services for Remaining Risks
• Be Informed of Potential Health Issues
• Contact Professionals for Dangerous Clean Up/ Recovery

Information and Notifications

• Text Message: Nixle, Twitter
• Email
• TV WMUR Channel 9
• Local Radio; FM: 95.7 - AM: 1370
• Emergency Shelters are typically school and armory locations but may change due to type of emergency, monitor alert and news info.
• Report a Power Outage 1-800-662-7764

Hurricane/ Severe Storm/ Flooding

• Mold in your home - EPA
• Re-entering your Flooded Home - Health Department
• First Steps After a Flood - FEMA
• Do Not drive across running water.
• Sand Bags - Monitor alert services for availability and distribution sites. 

Blizzard/ Snow Storm/ Ice Storm

• Snow Emergency Information - Highway Department Snow Removal
• Gas Heaters - unvented heaters are prohibited in Manchester. See related FAQ here - Fire Department
• Emergency Warming Shelters - Change frequently, often Dialing 2-1-1 will have current info. 

Earthquake

• Monitor alert services for specific instructions. 

Pandemic Illness

• Get inoculated when recommended by the Health Department.
• Follow alert instructions regarding contact with others. 

Hazardous Material Accident

• Monitor alert services for specific instructions.