In light of recent events, icestorm '07, I thought it might be a good idea to talk about where to go for information in case of an emergency. I use the term "emergency" broadly. It could be you want to find out about street parking during a snow storm or if school is cancelled. Perhaps you need to report a power outage and/or find temporary shelter from the elements. Maybe you heard there was an outbreak of Meningitis in NH and you aren't sure what to do.

Hopefully some of the agencies and websites below will help you feel more prepared for the next local emergency. If you know of any that would help complete this list, please feel free to leave a comment.

WMUR New Hampshire News 9
Local newstation where you can find school/agency closings, road closures, weather updates, temporary shelters.

Public Serivce of New Hampshire (PSNH)
Report a power outage or read updates on current power related emergencies.

City of Nashua
Find important news announcements from the city, instructions for parking bans and snow removal, public health announcements.

Red Cross of Nashua
Locate temporary housing shelters and other diseaster relief services.

Nashua School District
View Nashua school district closings.

NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Find health related issues such as disease outbreaks or food warnings.

Nashua Emergency Assistance Program
Temporary assistance for families needing help with housing, heat, and utilities.

Saint Joseph Hospital
603-882-3000 (main operator)

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
603-577-2000 (main operator)