Walpole MRC

Walpole MRC Operating under the Walpole Department of Pu

The Walpole Medical Res​erve​ Corps (Walpole MRC) is a community-based volunteer program that prepares for and may respond to emergencies to support the public health infrastructure of the Town of Walpole .

POLLEN ALERT for the Walpole Area3.8 = LOW Medium Posted: Thursday, 18-June 2026 &&
06/18/2026

POLLEN ALERT for the Walpole Area

3.8 = LOW Medium

Posted: Thursday, 18-June 2026

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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area8 = VERY HIGHPosted: Thursday, 18-June 2026
06/18/2026

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area

8 = VERY HIGH

Posted: Thursday, 18-June 2026

FIRE 🔥 RISK for the Walpole AreaMODERATE FIRE 🔥 RISKPosted: Thursday, 18-June 2026
06/18/2026

FIRE 🔥 RISK for the Walpole Area

MODERATE FIRE 🔥 RISK

Posted: Thursday, 18-June 2026

NORFOLK POLICE DEPARTMENT Just a reminder to everyone (from Norfolk or the surrounding area!), we are hosting a Tech S...
06/09/2026

NORFOLK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Just a reminder to everyone (from Norfolk or the surrounding area!), we are hosting a Tech Safety Night for Caregivers at the Norfolk Public Library on June 11th! Make sure you share with your friends and family. It is helpful to register so we can get an accurate head count. This is an 18+ presentation.

POLLEN ALERT for the Walpole Area9.2 = Medium HIGH Posted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026- - - - -Pollen Index: 9.2Pollen Leve...
06/09/2026

POLLEN ALERT for the Walpole Area

9.2 = Medium HIGH

Posted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026

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Pollen Index: 9.2
Pollen Level: medium-high
Predominant Pollen: Oak, Mulberry and Grass.

The amount of pollen in the air for Wednesday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area9 = VERY HIGHPosted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026
06/09/2026

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area

9 = VERY HIGH

Posted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026

FIRE 🔥 RISK for the Walpole AreaHIGH FIRE 🔥 RISKPosted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026
06/09/2026

FIRE 🔥 RISK for the Walpole Area

HIGH FIRE 🔥 RISK

Posted: Tuesday, 09-June 2026

⚠️ Massachusetts Heat Wave and World Cup 2026 Safety AdvisoryThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has is...
06/09/2026

⚠️ Massachusetts Heat Wave and World Cup 2026 Safety Advisory

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has issued a heat wave advisory for the next seven days across the state. With World Cup 2026 soccer events bringing large crowds to Boston and other cities, officials are reminding everyone to take precautions against heat-related illness.

Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults, young children, pregnant people, outdoor workers, and those with chronic health conditions. MDPH recommends drinking plenty of water, limiting alcohol, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and taking breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Keep food cold and check on neighbors or family members who may be at risk.

Outdoor workers should drink cool water every 15–20 minutes, wear light, breathable clothing, apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, and rest in shaded areas. Employers are urged to train staff to recognize and respond to signs of heat illness.

Residents can find more information and safety tools through MDPH’s Extreme Heat hub, Unhealthy Heat Forecast, Community Heat Resources, Unhealthy Heat Action Toolkit, and Celebrate Safely guidance for summer events.

More Info: https://www.auburnma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21543...

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OPOSSUM Opossums live short, difficult lives, yet they spend their nights doing work many people never see.Most only liv...
06/07/2026

OPOSSUM

Opossums live short, difficult lives, yet they spend their nights doing work many people never see.

Most only live about one to two years in the wild. They move through backyards, forests, roadsides, and neighborhoods after dark, searching for food while avoiding cars, dogs, predators, and harsh weather. Their lives are brief, but their role in nature is meaningful.

Opossums help clean the world around you. They eat pests, insects, carrion, and sometimes even venomous snakes. They also help reduce ticks, which can carry disease. In their quiet way, they support the balance of the places they pass through.

Still, many people fear them because of how they look or because they appear at night. But opossums are usually shy, gentle animals. When scared, they often freeze, hiss, drool, or play dead because they want to survive, not attack.

Kindness can be simple. Give them space. Do not harm them. Slow down when you see one near the road. Let them keep doing the work nature gave them.

Opossums may not live long, but they leave the world cleaner than they found it.

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area7 = HIGHPosted: Saturday, 06-June 2026
06/06/2026

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation for the Walpole Area

7 = HIGH

Posted: Saturday, 06-June 2026

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Walpole, MA
02081

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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