Below is information for each town on how to register with each town’s emergency notification system as well as where masks are available for individuals who are at high risk due to ongoing smoke from the Butternut Fire.   Official sources of information for this fire include www.townofgb.org and www.facebook.com/gbfiredept

Alford

• Mask Pickup Location: Alford Town Hall Lobby (Mon- Thurs, 8-1)
• Emergency Notification System Signup: None- go to townofgb.org for fire info.

Egremont

• Mask Pickup Location: Egremont Town Hall Lobby (Mon-Fri, 7am – 3pm)
• Emergency Notification System Signup: https://www.egremont-ma.gov/list.aspx

Great Barrington

• Mask Pickup Locations: Great Barrington Town Hall Lobby (Mon- Fri,8:30-4:00), Mason Library Lobby (Mon-Fri, 10-6);  Claire Teague Senior Senter (Mon-Fri, 8:30 -4)

• Code Red Signup: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF02314B7158

Lee

• Mask Pickup Location: Tri-Town Health Dpt., 45 Railroad St, Lee (M-F, 8-4)
• Emergency Notification System Signup: https://www.lee.ma.us/subscribe

Lenox

• Mask Pickup Location: Lenox Town Hall Lobby (M-F, 8:30-4)
• Code Red Signup: https://www.townoflenox.com/home/pages/codered-latest-alerts

Monterey

• Mask Pickup Location: Monterey Town Hall Lobby (M-F, 9-3)
• Code Red Signup: None- go to townofgb.org for fire information

Mount Washington

• Mask Pickup Location: Mount Washington Town Hall (M- 11-3 or Tues-9-3)
• Town Alert Signup: https://mountwashington-ma.gov/sign-up-for-town-alerts

New Marlborough

• Mask Pickup Location: New Marlborough Town Hall (M-F, 8-3)
• Code Red Signup: https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/register-code-red-emergency-alerts

Otis

• Mask Pickup Location: Otis Town Hall (Mon- Thurs, 8-4)
• Code Red Signup: https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/register-code-red-emergency-alerts (Fill out form and email to town administrator)

Sandisfield

• Mask Pickup Location: Sandisfield New Town Hall (M-W, 9-3)
• Code Red Signup: https://www.sandisfieldma.gov/ (Not working 11/21/24)

Sheffield

• Mask Pickup Location: Bushnell Sage Library (Weds 10-5 & Sat 10-2)
• Code Red Signup: https://www.sandisfieldma.gov/ (Not working 11/21/24)

Stockbridge

• Mask Pickup Location: Stockbridge Town Hall Lobby (Ground Floor) (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
• Code Red Signup: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFE26C7D53F1

Tyringham

• Mask Pickup Location: Tyringham Town Hall Lobby (Mon – Thurs, 9-4) & Post Office Lobby (Mon-Fri, 9-2 & Sat 9-12)
• Town News/Alerts: https://www.tyringham-ma.gov/subscribe

What can you to protect yourself from smoke?

• Monitor your health symptoms and talk to your doctor about changes in breathing.
• Stay up to date with air quality alerts issued by AirNow.gov.
• Stay informed of the wildfire status by visiting townofgb.org, www.facebook.com/gbfiredept; or by signing up for your town’s reverse 911 system.
• Wear a KN-95 or K-95 mask outdoors during periods of poor air quality, especially if you are considered high risk. A list of local mask distribution sites can be found at  http://www.southernberkshirehealth.com or by calling SBPHC at 413 243-5540 x109.
• Plan to move outdoor activities indoors during periods of poor air quality.
• Close windows and vents in homes and vehicles during periods of poor air quality.
• Use high-efficiency (HEPA) air filters in heating and cooling systems.