Reception Centers

Reception centers or emergency shelters may vary depending on the type of emergency.

In the event of a radiological disaster, the primary reception center for the five-town district is Bellows Falls Union High School in Westminster. Persons who evacuate to the reception center will be monitored for radiological contamination, decontaminated if needed, and registered. They may then be transported to American Red Cross shelters in the area where there will be food and sleeping arrangements. The reception Center will provide information for registered family members to be reunited.

Circumstances such as wind direction, flooded roads, or your location in your town will affect the recommended evacuation route. Listen to your EAS radio station for instructions. In some cases, you may be directed to out-of-state reception centers located in Keene, N.H, or Greenfield, Mass.

You may be advised to evacuate in the event of flooding, severe weather conditions or a HazMat-related incident. Once again, listen to your EAS radio station for the location of emergency shelter and evacuation routes.