Public Safety
Ensuring public safety in Hanover is a top priority. Our dedicated local authorities are closely engaged with our community to create a secure environment. With well-equipped police and fire departments, our public safety personnel treat situations with effective emergency response. Regular safety initiatives, educational programs, and community engagement efforts contribute to a safe and thriving town. Through these collective endeavors, Hanover remains committed to safeguarding its residents and fostering a strong sense of security for everyone.
Public Safety and Emergency Services
- Hanover Police
- Hanover Fire
- Hanover Emergency Management Agency - The Hanover Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) leads the Town in planning, preparedness, communication, response, and recovery for daily emergencies, large-scale town-wide events, and major disasters.
- Hanover Emergency Operations Center - The Hanover Emergency Management Agency applied for and received grant funding for technology upgrades to the town’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at fire headquarters. The EOC serves as a unified command post where the Town Manager and department heads work together preparing for and responding to large-scale emergencies.
- Regional Old Colony Communications Center - Emergency/911 Dispatch based in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
- Public Health Department
- Visiting Nurse
Emergencies
If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
- Poison Control - Poison Control tells you what to do if you swallow, splash, or get stung by something that might be harmful.
- Preparing for an Emergency
Local Hospitals
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Plymouth
- Brockton Hospital
- Caritas Carney Hospital
- Milton Hospital
- South Shore Hospital, Weymouth
Social Media
| Department | X | ||
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| Emergency Communications | @ROCCC911 | ||
| MEMA | @massachusettsema | @MEMA |