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PRESS RELEASE/WEB NOTICE
Due to
weather and flooding conditions Westwood has closed Dedham
St @ Canton Street. Motorist should expect delays and seek
alternate routes
Due to heavy
rainfall and resulting flooding across Canton,
the Canton Board of
Selectmen has called a State of Emergency. All appropriate
Town Departments are taking every precaution to ensure
public safety. In areas that are low lying and have dams
as part of any nearby water body, special care should be
given when travel is absolutely necessary, as roadways in
some areas of Town are now flooded, and in some limited
cases not passable.
The Town’s
structural engineer is conducting evaluations of key water
containment structures throughout the Town.
Department of Public Works, Police and Fire Departments are
actively responding and assisting residents during this
storm event.
In the event
of a true emergency please call 911. The Town will remain
vigilant in its response efforts and will be on top of the
changing conditions throughout the day and into this
evening. All non Emergency calls related to the storm
should be directed to 781 821 5000. The Town website will
provide periodic updates
BOS@town.canton.ma.us
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