Dalton Emergency Management

10/10/2025

Eversource:

We are prepared for a storm with heavy rain and hazardous wind gusts expected Sunday into Monday.

Monitor forecast and be prepared.

See storm center: Eversource.com.

Support: 877-659-6326.

Eversource is an energy provider serving customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Access your residential account, report outages, and more.

07/26/2025

Cert team hard at work.

07/26/2025

New equipment for out CERT team

05/12/2025

Your Dalton CERT drilling with Dalton Fire

05/03/2025

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts...
Northeastern Columbia County in east central New York...
Southeastern Rensselaer County in east central New York...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 127 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Nassau,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Barkerville, Soldiers Memorial Field, Jacks Corners, North Hancock,
Cheshire Harbor, Arnoldville, Savoy, Rayville, Riders Mills,
Berkshire, The Center At Lenox, Dalton, Adams Junction, Zylonite,
Stearnsville, Carey Corner, Bowens Corners, West Pittsfield,
Buckleyville, and New Lebanon Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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04/30/2025

DCR DETERMINED THAT TODAY 4/30/2025 IS A CLASS 4 DAY

Okay, so a Class 4 fire day in Massachusetts means it's very dangerous for wildfires.

Think of it like this:
* Fires start super easily from almost anything.
* They spread incredibly fast and get big quickly.
* Little sparks can fly and start new fires far away.
* Putting them out is really hard.
Basically, on a Class 4 day, you need to be extra careful not to start any fires, and outdoor burning is usually a bad idea or even not allowed. It's a day when wildfires are a big risk.

04/19/2025

Today is a class 4 fire day

A Class 4 fire day in Massachusetts indicates a Very High fire danger level according to the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS). This system is used by fire management agencies to assess the risk of wildfires based on factors like weather, fuel conditions, and topography.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of what a Class 4 or Very High fire danger day typically means:
* Fire starts: Fires will start easily from almost any cause, including small sparks.
* Spread: Once ignited, fires will spread rapidly and increase in intensity very quickly. The rate of spread may be faster than suppression resources can effectively handle initially.
* Intensity: Expect high flame lengths and significant heat release, making direct attack on the fire difficult.
* Spotting: Spot fires (where embers are carried by wind and start new fires some distance away) are a constant and serious danger. These can cause the fire to spread in multiple directions rapidly.
* Fuels: Even fires starting in light fuels like dry grass can quickly develop high-intensity characteristics when they move into heavier fuels such as brush and timber. This can lead to long-distance spotting and even the development of fire whirlwinds.
* Control: Both suppressing the initial fire and the subsequent mop-up (extinguishing any remaining embers) will require a significant and prolonged effort. Thoroughness is essential to prevent reignition.
* Outdoor Burning: Outdoor burning is generally not recommended on a Class 4 fire day. In many areas of Massachusetts, fire restrictions or even outright bans on open burning may be in effect. You should check with your local fire department or the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for specific regulations in your area, such as Lanesborough.
In summary, a Class 4 fire day signifies a serious risk of wildfire. Extreme caution is necessary to prevent ignitions, and any existing fires can quickly become dangerous and difficult to control.

03/07/2025

Alert Message:
High Wind Warning from 3/7/2025 3:58 AM to 4:00 PM EST for Berkshire County, MA.

02/27/2025

Dalton CERT 1st class!!!

02/26/2025

Last night of CERT

Thank you to all the students for stepping up to answer the call

Thank you to Morgan for her huge amounts of time and energy given to this program

02/14/2025

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 1:14 PM Feb. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service..WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wintry mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of more than 7 inches and ice accumulations
and up to two tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern
Vermont, and the Mohawk Valley, the Upper Hudson Valley, and
southern/western Adirondacks in eastern New York.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in
reduced visibility and blowing/drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.