Even though the City of Boston is not expected to bear the brunt of this hurricane, power outages and flooding are still a concern. Both the city and major utilities like Eversource and National Grid will have their emergency operation centers online by Friday afternoon. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said they’re paying particular attention to areas along the coast that…
Even though the City of Boston is not expected to bear the brunt of this hurricane, power outages and flooding are still a concern. Both the city and major utilities like Eversource and National Grid will have their emergency operation centers online by Friday afternoon.
Neighborhoods like East Boston, Charlestown, the South End and North End will be monitored throughout the night on Friday into Saturday. “Boston police will be responding to calls regarding downed trees and wires, the Boston Fire Department’s trucks are all equipped with flotation suits, which can be used to help residents caught in floods, EMS is ready to respond to power outages and provide support to those who rely on electronic medical devices," Wu said,"and we’re coordinating internally on where to be ready to deploy flood walls and sandbags if necessary.
The main concern is storm surge, the flooding and sustained wind gusts expected from Lee, especially for residents living on the coast. Mariners and boaters are also being advised by the U.S. Coast Guard to stay out of the water.In the community of Brant Rock, some have already started to secure their outdoor furniture.
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