Official Statement From the Town Foxborough on Irene Recovery

*Official notice from the Town of Foxborough regarding this current period of emergency.

During the current period of public emergency, the town would like to provide our citizens with as much information as possible.

First, please be aware that additional public safety personnel are on duty and available around the clock. If you need non-emergency help or have questions please call 508-543-1212.

We do not know when power will be restored due to the extensive damage throughout the town, region and state. We have been told by National Grid that residential power may not be restored for 5 to 6 days.

The Board of health advises that if you are in doubt about food safety, please dispose of it by double bagging and sanitary disposal.

Foxborugh’s drinking water is safe, but our capacity is 30-40 percent below normal. Outside usage is banned during the emergency period and we urge people to converse use in your home.

Be cautious and alert for any downed wires or other power supplies and no not approach these potentially lethal hazards.

In preparation for the restoration of power please disconnect all electronic devices due to potential surge hazards.

 Any person needing medical equipment power recharging or other medical needs may visit the public safety building for assistance or call 911.

The compost area on Elm street will be open continually until further notice and at no charge for the deposit of brush and leaf litter.

Due to the emergency the school committee meeting for tonight is cancelled.

The town will update this advisory daily or as additional information becomes available.