Frequently Asked Questions

The shelter is located at Falmouth High School,

Channel 13 FCTV and WQRC 99.9 radio station will announce whether you need to evacuate. If necessary, the Police Department will announce in evacuation areas with a bullhorn. For more information please call 508-495-2517.

Yes. Pets are allowed in the shelter but they will be located away from where residents are placed. Owners should bring a crate and food for their pet and will be responsible for feeding and walking their pet. Owners may not stay in the same area as their pet. You can also contact our animal control department at 508-457-2552 for more information on pet care during a storm.

Call the Emergency Operations Center at 508-495-2602, which is only open if a shelter is open.

You should bring all medications you and any of your accompanying family members are currently taking, a change of warm comfortable clothes and any specialty items you and your family members may need, such as diapers, formula, favorite stuffed animal...

Yes, unless you have a special diet plan. If you need special food, please plan to bring it with you so that our staff may serve you accordingly. Also remember to bring any medications which you are taking. For more information please call 508-495-2517.

Call the Town Hall (508-548-7611) or the Senior Center at (508-540-0196) prior to the storm to have their name and address on a list to be checked on for assistance.

As soon as possible. The Town has no control over who is restored first. Eversource has control over the power restoration. Any power outages should be reported to Eversource at 1-800-592-2000 option #2. Check the

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