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Pittsfield Partners With BMC for Generator Grant

The city has partnered with Berkshire Medical Center on a hazard mitigation grant for backup power sources.

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Dalton Works to Update Hazard Mitigation Plan

The hazard mitigation planning committee has been meeting to gather information for Jamie Caplan Consulting for the last couple months. Part of the consultant's requirements is that there be a public forum meeting.

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Dalton Board Approves Draft of Emergency Evacuation Plan

The amended plan is designed to relieve road congestion and improve public safety in the event of a natural disaster that would require evacuation.

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Pittsfield Council Hears Emergency Response Plans for Train Derailment

In light of a recent train derailment in Ohio that spread hazardous materials, the City Council heard of Pittsfield's plan for a similar situation if it were to happen.