Plaistow Office of Emergency Management

02/26/2026

A water main break occurred this morning in the area of 144 Main Street in Plaistow. The leak has been stopped at this time. Water system users may experience some discoloration and low pressure this morning while crews work to make repairs. All water remains safe for use. Please call the Hampstead Area Water Services Company at 603-362-5333 with any questions.

02/10/2026

Town of Plaistow – 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Town of Plaistow is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify and reduce risks from natural hazards such as winter storms, flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes. FEMA recommends updating this plan every five years to ensure it reflects current risks and priorities.

Community Survey – Public Input Requested
Residents, business, and visitors are encouraged to provide feedback to help identify concerns, prioritize mitigation actions, and improve emergency preparedness.

• Takes about 10 minutes
• Anonymous unless contact information is provided
• Please do not include sensitive personal information

Plaistow Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Community Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_BfV6KvVjkSVgdXC6gfKt7AoLCm4gehIkGRCVb6R72tUODBVV1ZQNEpLR0VZQU1FVENITDdBNDc1MSQlQCN0PWcu

Responses due by March 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Paper copies will be available at the Plaistow Town Hall and the Plaistow Public Library.

01/22/2026

Plaistow Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring the incoming weather event. We are working with our local and state partners to be prepared for any emergencies that may arise.

During the next week, we ask everyone to be vigilant and check on your family, friends, and neighbors. Especially if you know that they live alone.

Anyone in NH can call 211 or visit the website for many community needs. This includes homeless shelters, payment assistance, and many more resources.
https://211nh.org

01/13/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

Main Street is closed between Kelley Road and Old County.

Per Unitil, anticipate closures until 7am.

10/30/2025

As many/all of you have heard, due to the Federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits may be delayed.

Resources are available for people experiencing food insecurity, including city and town welfare offices and local food pantries. Granite Staters can call 211, or visit the New Hampshire Food Bank’s Food Map for a full listing of food assistance programs.

Please note: NH Food Bank’s Food Map features only NHFB partner agencies and should not be considered an exhaustive list of all resources in a given area. For additional resources, please call 211.

Search our list of partner agencies to find a food assistance program near you.

07/16/2025

PLAISTOW, NH – Extremely hot and humid temperatures will continue today lasting through Wednesday evening. Daytime temperatures will be very hot with heat indices between 95F and 100F. A heat advisory has been issued through Wednesday at 8 PM, as temperatures and heat indices during this time are expected to be very high. Overnight temperatures in the 70’s will provide little overnight relief from daytime temperatures. Please call the Plaistow Emergency Communications Center at 603-382-1200 and ask to speak with Emergency Management if you need assistance.

06/23/2025

PLAISTOW, NH – Extremely hot and humid temperatures will continue today lasting through Tuesday evening. Daytime temperatures will be very hot with heat indices in the low 100’s. A heat advisory has been issued through Tuesday at 8 PM, as temperatures and heat indices during this time are expected to be very high. Overnight temperatures in the 70’s will provide little overnight relief from daytime temperatures. Please call the Plaistow Emergency Communications Center at 603-382-5200 and ask to speak with Emergency Management if you need assistance.

06/20/2025

02/16/2025

02/16/25
As of 5:15 pm, a power outage is affecting 13 customers on Nicholas Road. Unitil crews have been dispatched and are enroute. If you should need assistance or a warming shelter, Call 603-382-1200.

02/16/2025

02/16/25
As of 7:15 am there are no power outages reported in Plaistow. Our OEM will be monitoring the weather and conditions throughout this storm. If you should need assistance or a warming shelter Call 603-382-1200

02/16/2025