Winter Storm Lorraine (February 2024)
Storm News Updates
Closures, Cancellations, and Updates
- Hanover Town Offices, including the Hanover Council on Aging, John Curtis Free Library, and the Hanover DPW, Remain Open February 13, 2024
- Hanover Public Schools Closed Tomorrow, February 13, 2024
Power Outages and Concerns
If you lose power, please notify National Grid to ensure that your outage is reported or call 800-465-1212. To report a downed power line, stay away and call 911. Be prepared by having your flashlights, candles, generators, and backup power devices ready and fully charging your electronics. Prepare alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices. Learn more by visiting Town of Hanover Power Outages.
National Grid Live Status
Services and Utilities
Downed Power Lines
Residents are advised to use extreme care around downed utility wires. Assume they are “live.”
- Report downed utility lines by calling 911.
- All downed wires should be considered live. This includes electric, telephone, and cable wires.
- Remind children to stay away from all downed wires.
Damaged House Service Tip
If you notice damage to the power meter system located on your property, you will need to have the damage repaired by a licensed electrician and then inspected by the Town of Hanover prior to National Grid reconnecting it. If your house service is damaged, follow these three steps:
- Have a licensed electrician repair the damage.
- The electrician must pull a permit.
- Have the repair inspected. The Town of Hanover Building Department may be reached at 781-826-5000, ext. 1009.
Food Safety Before, During, and After A Power Outage
- Food Safety for Power Outages.
- Find out how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies, such as floods, fires, natural disasters, or the loss of power.
Generator Safety
- Use Caution when operating generators.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the generator outdoors, facing away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement, or crawl space, not even inside a garage with the door open. Place the generator 5-10 feet away from the house when possible.
- Plug appliances directly into the generator or use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords, not to exceed the number of outlets on the generator. Ensure cords are free of cuts and tears and have all three prongs, especially the grounding pin.
- Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent.
- Dry your hands before touching the generator.
- Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.
Current Weather in Hanover, MA
- Realtime Weather Information provided by Hanover Fire Headquarters
- Hanover Town Center Live Camera
- National Weather Service Forecast Office, Boston, MA
- Weather.com, Hanover, MA
Other Media
Stay tuned to our local television channels (4, 5, 7, 25) and radio (WBZ 1030 AM and WATD 95.9 FM) for other information and advisories.
Emergency Operations Center Resources
- Consider all downed wires live and call 911.
- To report a power outage in your home or business, call National Grid at 800-465-1212.
- Hanover Emergency Management Agency