Dartmouth Emergency Management Agency

06/06/2026

Last month, the Dartmouth EMA supported the Westport Fire department and regional fire departments during the Mid City Scrap Fire incident. EMA personnel provided refreshments and rehabilitation support for public safety personnel operating at the scene. As firefighting operations extended into the evening, Dartmouth EMA also assisted with scene lighting.

Additionally, Dartmouth EMA was pleased to host the Westport Emergency Management Special Services during our monthly drill night. Members had the opportunity to tour Westport EMA’s rehabilitation unit and learn about its capabilities. The visit provided valuable insight and an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and lessons learned between our organizations.

05/03/2026

Last week Dartmouth Emergency Management Agency took part in a tabletop simulating a category 2-3 Category Hurricane. This tabletop brought together local and regional stakeholders to train and evaluate preparedness, response and recovery measures.

The exercise was designed and lead by two
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Emergency Management Major Cadets and included representatives from the Town of Dartmouth, MA,Dartmouth Fire District 1, Dartmouth Fire District 2 ,Dartmouth Fire District 3, Dartmouth Police Department, Southcoast EMS & STAT Dartmouth EMS, Dartmouth Health Department,Dartmouth Council on Aging, Dartmouth Public Works, Dartmouth Parks & Rec, Dartmouth Harbormaster, and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

For more information, visit dartmouthma.gov/m/
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04/12/2026

03/14/2026

Last month, Dartmouth EMA, alongside other public safety agencies and town stakeholders, responded to Winter Storm Hernando, which swept through the Northeast and brought nearly 34 inches of snow to our area. Dartmouth EMA personnel staffed EMA headquarters beginning Sunday, February 22nd, and continued operations through Friday, February 27th.

Throughout the storm and subsequent recovery efforts, Dartmouth EMA responded to numerous incidents including road blockages, stranded motorists, downed power lines, and other support functions as requested by town partners. During operations, EMA requested additional assets to assist with snow removal and recovery efforts. The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department responded to this request and provided valuable support during the response.

Dartmouth EMA extends its sincere thanks to the Hampden County Sheriff's Dept for their assistance. We would also like to recognize and thank all Dartmouth EMA members for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism during this historic winter storm. Finally, Dartmouth EMA would like to thank all town stakeholders for their continued cooperation and support throughout the event..

02/23/2026

The Town of Dartmouth has issued the following weather updates for Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

❄️The Parking Ban has been extended to Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
❄️Solid waste and recycling are cancelled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Pick-up will be delayed by two days. If your collection date falls on Thursday it will be picked-up on Saturday this week.
❄️The Transfer station and brush drop-off are closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

For the most up to date information, visit dartmouthma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/662

02/23/2026

Due to the impending snowstorm, there will be no school for the Dartmouth Public Schools on Monday, February 23, 2026. We will keep you updated on any additional information regarding the storm's impact on the school department.

02/22/2026

With a strong winter storm forecast to bring 12 to 24 inches of snow to Massachusetts and blizzard conditions to southeastern parts of the state on Sunday night through Monday, now is the time to prepare.
• Be ready for possible power outages.
• Clear snow from your home's outdoor exhaust vents.
• Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home are working.
For more winter storm safety tips, visit mass.gov/snow

02/22/2026

⚠️Due to the anticipated snow storm expected Sunday, February 22 into Monday, February 23, 2026, trash and recycling is cancelled for Monday, February 23. This means pick-up will be delayed by one day this week. To stay up to date on all storm related matters, visit dartmouthma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/662

02/21/2026

🚨 Parking Ban Notice: Town of Dartmouth 🚨

The Dartmouth Department of Public Works has issued a parking ban effective Sunday, February 22 at 6 PM to Monday, February 23 at 11 PM

Parking Rules During the Ban:
• No parking on the hydrant side of the street
• If there is no hydrant on your street, please park on the even-numbered house side
• Violators will be ticketed

This temporary ban allows DPW crews to safely and efficiently perform snow removal operations.

❄️ Sidewalk Reminder:
Property owners are reminded that they are responsible for shoveling sidewalks adjacent to their property to ensure safe passage for pedestrians.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep Dartmouth safe and accessible during the storm. For more information, visit dartmouthma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/662