During all major weather or emergency events, please be sure to check this web site and this page at www.taunton-ma.gov or call the City of Taunton's Public Information line at 508-880-1513.
New: Now receive emergency messages directly on your smart phone. Just text the following message- followtauntonema-to 40404. Each time a message is sent out, you will revceive a text message on your mobile phone. Messages are sent through Twitter. One does not have to have a Twitter account to receive theses messages.
Important Emergency Contact Information:
Emergencies Please do not call 911 for non-emergencies |
911 |
Public Information Line |
508-880-1513 |
Taunton Emergency Management Agency |
508-821-1026 |
Fire (General Business Line) |
508-824-4024 |
Police (General Business) |
508-824-7522 |
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508-823-5000 |
Morton Hospital |
508-828-7000 |
Sandbags |
508-821-1431 |
(Sandbags are available at the DPW, 90 Ingell Street and at the Lafayette Club parking lot at 18 Lakevew Ave.) |
508-821-1026 |
Trees Down |
508-821-1415 |
To Report Electrical Outages |
508-824-3111 |
Road Closure Information |
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City Employee Information |
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Local Media Outlets |
WVBF Radio 1530 AM WSAR Radio 1480 AM Comcast Channel 17 Verizon Channel 24 |
Shelter: None open at this time |
Recommended: If you are planning to visit our shelter, please bring your persanl pillows, blankets, toiletries, towels, snacks, inflatable mattress. We do have a limited number of cots, but it's best to bring your own so that you will be most comfortable. |
Animals: Any animals brought to the shelter will be in the custody of the city's animal control officer and will be housed in a separate area of the shelter. Only service animals will be allowed in the sleeping and eating areas. |
Road Closures: None at this time |
Parking Ban:
None at this time
Trash Pickup:
School Closings:
No closings at this time.
Public Building Closings:
No closures at this time.
Current Warnings:
No warnings or watches at this time.
Snow Plowing Questions:
If you have questions regarding the city's snow plowing operations, please call the Department of Public Works office at 508-821-1431.
City-Department Activity Cancellations:
For specific department activity cancellations, please visit the web page of each department you are interested in by going to the city's main home page and clicking on "Departments" at the top of the page.
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