Brentwood Emergency Management Page

01/24/2026

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1239 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
..SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Interior York-Coastal York-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll- Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Brookfield, Grantham, North Conway, Ashland, Laconia, Lempster, Amherst, Tuftonboro, Waterville Valley, Durham, Chester, Unity, Milford, Thornton, Somersworth, Goshen, Barrington, Exeter, Milan, Greenland, Buxton, Charlestown, Plaistow, Woodstock, Sugar Hill, Wakefield, Lyme, Claremont, Madbury, Lancaster, Lebanon, Errol, Newport, Dummer, Nashua, Limington, Manchester, Surry, Lincoln, Goffstown, Pelham, North Hampton, Plymouth, Bridgewater, Concord, Colebrook, Littleton, Meredith, S**o, Canterbury, Berwick, Alfred, Croydon, Rumney, Biddeford, Loudon, Marlow, Sharon, Old Orchard Beach, Bethlehem, Hooksett, Gilford, Ossipee, Hampton, Derry, Hampstead, Ellsworth, Jaffrey, Chatham, Rollinsford, Cornish, Boscawen, Jackson, Portsmouth, Wolfeboro, Conway, Hollis, Millsfield, Holderness, Moultonborough, Keene, York Pond, Sanford, Sullivan, Dover, Dunbarton, Mont Vernon, Gilsum, Salem, Newton, Crawford Notch, Seabrook, Peterborough, Atkinson, Rochester, Kittery, Hampton Falls, Weare, Albany, Rye, Berlin, and Goodwins Mills 1239 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

01/24/2026

After 16 years and 6 months I have stepped down as the EMD for the town of Brentwood. This decision was difficult ,but it was time. To all that supported the mission of Emergency Management, I thank you. This page will terminate at the end of the month. Be prepared. Stay informed and Stay Safe.

RDM

01/23/2026

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1157 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
..WINTER STORM POSSIBLE LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack- Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Portland, Weare, North Windham, Durham, Madbury, Dunbarton, Peterborough, Old Orchard Beach, Keene, Yarmouth, Concord, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Hooksett, Nashua, Meredith, Gilsum, Dover, Buxton, Hampstead, Ellsworth, Seabrook, Hampton, Gilford, South Portland, Holderness, Marlow, Ashland, Cape Elizabeth, Claremont, Manchester, Grantham, Berwick, Wolfeboro, Barrington, Canterbury, Tuftonboro, Kittery, Brookfield, Croydon, Mont Vernon, Cornish, Rumney, Somersworth, S**o, Lyme, Sharon, Limington, Moultonborough, Laconia, Brunswick, Charlestown, Exeter, Sanford, Boscawen, Unity, Lempster, Amherst, Gray, Loudon, Rollinsford, Atkinson, Milford, Salem, New Gloucester, Bridgewater, Greenland, Goshen, Lebanon, Ossipee, Sullivan, Goffstown, Newport, Goodwins Mills, Surry, Biddeford, Wakefield, Newton, Plaistow, Plymouth, Pelham, Rye, Portsmouth, Gorham, Alfred, Rochester, Hollis, Chester, Jaffrey, Westbrook, and Derry 1157 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for snow accumulations greater than 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

01/13/2026

FYI

12/24/2025

From our friends at BPD

12/18/2025

From the NWS:
.WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.⚠️

12/02/2025

SAU 16

Early release Sau 16 1130 for middle and high school. Elementary 1230. 12/2

12/01/2025

...upgraded to a warning from the NWS

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

11/30/2025

And So it begins:

From the NWS
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

09/06/2025

From the NWS

Severe Thunderstorm watch issued until 8 pm. Key your eye to the sky.

08/20/2025

From our Friends at Epping Fire, good information.

Although Hurricane Erin is not going to impact us directly this would be a good time to review what to do during a hurricane.

Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that threaten areas of the United States along the Atlantic coastline and the Gulf of Mexico. They can cause extensive damage due to the winds, flooding and even tornadoes they produce. The hurricane season extends from June to November, and peaks from mid-August to late October.

TERMS TO KNOW:
Hurricane Watch - Hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours.
Hurricane Warning - A hurricane is expected within 24 hours.
Storm Surge - a dome of water pushed ashore by hurricane force winds.
Storm Tide - A storm surge combined with a normal tide.

DURING A HURRICANE THREAT:
1. Stay tuned to radio or TV for updates
2,. Shutter or board the windows in your home
3. Stock up on food and water in case you must take shelter in your home
$. Fuel up your car in case an evacuation is ordered
6. Turn off utilities at the main valves or switches if instructed by authorities

HURRICANE EVACUATION:
Evacuate before you are told to do so if:
1. You live in a mobile home
2. You live in a high rise
3. You live on the coast or near water
4. You feel you may be in danger
If an evacuation is ordered:
1. Leave at once
2. Bring your disaster supply kit
3. Follow advised evacuation routes
4. Keep away from coastal areas or inland water
5. Let others know your plans

DURING A HURRICANE:
1, Take refuge on the ground floor in a small central room or hallway.
2. Get under a table or similar strong object
3. Keep away from windows and glass doors
4. Close all inside doors. Brace all outside doors

AFTER A HURRICANE:
1. Remain in a secure location until you are notified it is safe to leave
2. Do not drive unless necessary
3. Do not drink tap water until authorities say it is safe
4. Stay away from waterways until potential flooding has passed
5. Report down power lines and broken gas and sewer mains to officials
6. Inspect your home for damage
7. Report damage to your insurance agent

STAY OUT OF THE WAY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS AND VEHICLES SO WE CAN DO OUR JOB!

08/08/2025

From our friends at Brentwood PD.

Here’s one of the latest scams going around. Be aware!