Free and open to the public.

• Registration not required, but appreciated for planning purposes.

• Portuguese translation available. Please register by March 10. | Tradução para português disponível. Inscreva-se até 10 de março.

Join NepRWA and partners for an engaging community conversation about how residents can prepare for extreme weather.

Experts will share insights into the history of weather in the region, highlight Stoughton’s emergency preparedness efforts, and provide practical tips for families, households, and communities to stay safe.

Learn how to build emergency kits, plan for evacuation or shelter-in-place scenarios, support neighbors with special needs, and connect with local resources. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this is a great opportunity to understand how our community can face storms together—and stay resilient.

Agenda:

• 6-6:30 PM: Light dinner and beverages

• 6:30-6:35 PM: Introduction: Karen Groce-Horan, NepRWA 

• 6:35-7 PM: Regional History of Extreme Weather: Joe Dellicarpini, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• 7-7:20 PM: Stoughton’s Emergency Preparedness: Craig Horsfall, Stoughton Assistant Town Engineer, and Michael Carroll, Stoughton Fire Chief

• 7:20-7:50 PM: How Residents Can Be Prepared: Brennan, Riyaz, Xaven, Stoughton High School Environmental Studies 

Questions? Please email Karen Groce-Horan at groce-horan@neponset.org