The use of the Baird Middle School will delay the opening of Ludlow Public Schools by two days until Wednesday for staff and Thursday for all students.
LUDLOW – The town of Ludlow has announced it will open an emergency shelter as part of its emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Irene.
The shelter will be located at the Paul R. Baird Middle School at 1 Rooney Road. It will open on Monday at 7 a.m.
The shelter opening is in addition to other emergency preparedness steps being taken by Ludlow Public Safety and Public Works leaders, according to a town press release.
Emergency Management Director Mark Babineau urged residents to shelter-in-place during the storm and if necessary seek alternate shelter after the end of the strong winds and heavy rain.
The use of the Baird Middle School will delay the opening of Ludlow Public Schools by two days until Wednesday for staff and Thursday for all students.
Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 for further non-emergency information related to the storm.
“Taking this step, while unfortunate, is necessary to ensure that the Town is properly prepared for Hurricane Irene. The school calendar will be able to absorb these missed days," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ken Grew said in the release.
“We are taking this storm seriously with the hope that the extent of our preparation is not entirely needed. We will not be caught off guard or underprepared,” Board of Selectmen Chair Aaron Saunders said.