Emergency
Butternut, Fire, great barrington, KN95, Masks, N95, Sheffield, Smoke, Southern Berkshire
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 Offices Lobby (Mon- Thurs, 8-1)
- COVID Test 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)
- COVID Test 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: Claire Teague Senior Center (Mon-Fri, 8:00 -3:30); Great Barrington Town Hall Lobby (Mon- Fri,8:30-4:00); Mason Library Lobby (Mon-Fri, 10-6 & Sat 10-3); Ramsdell Library (Mon- Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10 – 3pm and Sun 1-4pm)
Lee
- Mask Pickup Location: Tri-Town Health Dpt., 45 Railroad St, Lee (M-F, 8-4)
- COVID Test Kit Pickup Location: Tri-Town Health Dpt., 45 Railroad St, Lee (M-F, 8-4)
- Emergency Notification System Signup: https://www.lee.ma.us/subscribe or Text Alerts: Text “LEE” to (413) 462-9254
Lenox
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
New Marlborough
Otis
Sandisfield
Sheffield
- Mask Pickup Location: Bushnell Sage Library (This week’s hours: Fri, 10-7; Sat 10-2, Sun 2-5, Tues-Weds 10-5)
- COVID Test Pickup Location: Bushnell Sage Library (This week’s hours: Fri, 10-7; Sat 10-2, Sun 2-5, Tues-Weds 10-5)
- Emergency Notification Signup: https://townofsheffield.portal.finalsiteconnect.com
Stockbridge
Tyringham
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.