Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee

07/01/2026

🥵🚨 EXTREME HEAT WARNING | REGIONAL COOLING CENTERS OPEN 🚨🥵

Dangerous heat and humidity continue across Southern New England through Saturday, with heat index values between 98° and 112°F. Thursday and Friday are expected to bring the most dangerous conditions.

If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, the following Cooling Centers are available throughout our region.

📍 SOUTHBRIDGE

🏛 Jacob Edwards Library

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🏊 Southbridge YMCA

Wednesday–Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🏛 Southbridge Senior Center

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed Wednesday due to construction.)
📍 WEBSTER

🏛 Gladys E. Kelly Public Library

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🏛 Webster Senior Center

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 STURBRIDGE

🏛 Sturbridge Senior Center

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📚 Joshua Hyde Public Library

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 CHARLTON

🏛 Charlton Town Hall

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

📚 Charlton Public Library

Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 AUBURN

🏛 Auburn Senior Center

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📚 Auburn Public Library

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
☀️ Beat the Heat

💧 Drink plenty of water.
❄️ Spend time in air-conditioned buildings.
👵 Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and those without air conditioning.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
⛱️ Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

❤️ A sincere thank you to our TRI-EPIC REPC Members, municipal leaders, libraries, senior centers, emergency management agencies, and community partners for opening these facilities and helping keep our communities safe.

📢 Please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Together, we can protect our friends, families, and neighbors during this dangerous heat wave.

05/18/2026

Residents of Sturbridge, please check out this form for any loved ones who may need help during an emergency.

The Sturbridge Police Department - Office of Emergency Management is working to create a updatable list of Sturbridge residents who may require a welfare check or another form of assistance in the event of an emergency, power outage and/or evacuation. This document is private and confidential to the...

05/18/2026

🚑💙 EMS WEEK 2026 💙🚑

This week, TRI-EPIC REPC proudly honors the incredible EMS professionals who answer the call — day and night — often during the worst moments of someone’s life.

To the EMTs, Paramedics, Dispatchers, Firefighters, Nurses, First Responders, and EMS leaders across our region:

THANK YOU.

Thank you for the long hours.
Thank you for the missed holidays and sleepless nights.
Thank you for the compassion you show complete strangers.
Thank you for remaining calm in chaos and bringing hope in moments of fear.

You are the steady hands, calm voices, and caring hearts that make a difference every single day.

Whether responding to emergencies on the roadside, in homes, at schools, hospitals, public events, or during disasters — your dedication to serving others does not go unnoticed.

🚨 You are appreciated.
🚨 You are respected.
🚨 You are valued.

From all of us at TRI-EPIC REPC — thank you for your commitment to your communities and for everything you do to keep our region safe, prepared, and resilient.

04/09/2026

03/23/2026

🚨 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HEROES IN TRAINING! 🚨

👩‍🚒🧑‍🚒 Our CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) course is building the next generation of community responders—everyday people trained to step up when emergencies happen.

💥 From disaster response to first aid, search & rescue, and fire safety, these volunteers are a critical link in keeping our communities safe.

🙏 WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Your sponsorship directly equips these responders with life-saving tools, including:
✔️ First Aid Kits
✔️ Safety Gear & Helmets
✔️ Emergency Radios
✔️ Flashlights & Medical Supplies

💪 Be part of something bigger.
Be part of preparedness.
Be part of saving lives.

✨ Every donation makes a difference. Every sponsor strengthens our community.

💲 Sponsorship Opportunities:
✔️ Sponsor a CERT Training Class – $4,500
✔️ Sponsor Personal Gear Bags – $550
✔️ Sponsor Graduation Event – $600

🙏 Any amount helps support our local heroes.

📩 Interested in sponsoring or learning more?
TRI-EPIC REPC
📧 [email protected]

🔥 Together, we prepare. Together, we respond. Together, we save lives.

🚑🚒

02/23/2026

❄️🚨 TRI-EPIC WINTER STORM SAFETY ALERT 🚨❄️

A significant winter storm is impacting the TRI-EPIC region with heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions.

🚗 PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS unless absolutely necessary.
Keeping roads clear allows:
🚑 Emergency responders to reach those in need
🚓 Police & EMS to respond quickly
🚒 Fire crews to operate safely
🚜 Plow & snow removal teams to clear roads efficiently

Your cooperation helps protect our entire community.

🙏 THANK YOU to the dedicated professionals working around the clock:
👮 Police Officers
📟 Dispatchers
🚑 EMS & Fire Personnel
🏥 Hospital & Healthcare Caregivers
🧑‍🔧 Public Works & Plow Operators
❤️ Rehab & support services teams

Your commitment keeps TRI-EPIC communities safe during severe weather.

📢 Continue to monitor local alerts and follow official safety guidance.
Together, we weather the storm. ❄️

01/24/2026

❄️ WINTER STORM SAFETY REMINDER ❄️
From your friends at TRI-EPIC REPC 💙

As winter weather moves through our region, we want to share a few simple but important safety tips to help keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe:

🚗 Travel Smart

Allow extra time and slow down

Keep a safe distance from other vehicles

Avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm conditions

🏠 Be Home-Ready

Charge phones and backup batteries

Keep flashlights handy (avoid candles if possible)

Have extra blankets, food, water, and medications available

🧥 Dress for the Cold

Layer up when heading outside

Limit time outdoors in extreme cold

Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance

🔥 Stay Safe

Use space heaters safely and keep them clear of flammable items

Never use grills or generators indoors

💙 A Special Thank You
The TRI-EPIC REPC would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our Police, Fire, EMS, First Responders, Public Works teams, and our partners at Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for the extensive preparation and tireless work they do before, during, and after winter storms. Your dedication, long hours, and commitment to public safety do not go unnoticed—and our communities are safer because of you.

💙 Community Matters
Preparedness is a team effort. Looking out for one another makes our communities stronger and more resilient.

On behalf of the TRI-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning & Committee, we wish everyone a safe, warm, and uneventful storm. Stay safe, stay informed, and take care of each other! ❄️🤍

01/07/2026

🖤 Line of Duty Death – Our Deepest Condolences 🖤

The TRI-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) extends our heartfelt condolences to the Uxbridge Police Department, the officer’s family, loved ones, and the entire Uxbridge community following the tragic line-of-duty death of a police officer early Wednesday morning on Route 146 in Uxbridge.

The officer was on duty assisting a stranded motorist when the collision occurred. Despite the valiant and tireless lifesaving efforts of fellow emergency responders, the officer tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

We honor this officer’s selfless service, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting others—even in the most dangerous moments. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, colleagues, and all who are grieving during this incredibly difficult time. 💙🖤

12/23/2025

🎄🚨 Holiday Message from the TRI-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) 🚨🎄

As we reflect on the year and enter the holiday season, the TRI-EPIC REPC would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our First Responders, Police, Fire, EMS Dispatchers, Hospitals, and Community Partners across the region.

This time of year is a powerful reminder that preparedness, response, and recovery are team efforts. No single agency can do this work alone. It is through collaboration, shared planning, open communication, and mutual support that we strengthen our ability to serve our communities—on ordinary days and during extraordinary events.

👮‍♂️🚒🚑 First Responders
🏥 Healthcare & Hospital Teams
🏛️ Municipal, Public Health, and Community Partners

Just as important as operational readiness is supporting one another—checking in on our partners, offering help when needed, and recognizing the human impact of the work we do. Strong relationships build resilience, improve outcomes, and ensure no one stands alone during challenging moments.

During this holiday season, we thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to working together for the safety and well-being of our communities.

🎁 From all of us at the TRI-EPIC REPC, we wish you and your families a safe, peaceful, and restorative holiday season, and a healthy, resilient New Year ahead.

💙 Plan Together. Train Together. Respond Together. Support Each Other.