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What to Do When Told to Evacuate

What to Do When Told to Evacuate

What to Do as You Leave:

  • Turn off lights and unnecessary appliances.
  • Close and lock windows and doors.
  • Check with neighbors to see if they need assistance. Offer to share transportation, if you can.
  • If you need a ride, try to get one with neighbors.
  • Duxbury’s bus pick-up is located at the west end of Powder Point Bridge.

Duxbury Emergency Bus Route & Pick-Up Point:

The Town of Duxbury has one pick-up point on the west, or main-land-side, of the Powder Point Bridge; also buses will make a circuit around the Town of Duxbury, bus routes are shown in the Emergency Calendar. Buses will take you to the Braintree Reception Center. If you cannot get to the bus pick-up point, contact your local Emergency Management Office (781) 934-7159 or 7141. Emergency workers will arrange transportation for you.

Evacuation Route:

Follow Pilgrim Evacuation Route signs out of town to Duxbury’s Reception Center at Braintree High School.

Take Route 3 north to Exit 20, Route I-93 south (128 north). Take I-93 south to Exit 6 (Route 37 Braintree), turn right on Route 37 past South Shore Plaza and proceed towards Braintree Five Corners. Bear right at Braintree Five Corners onto Granite Street; turn left onto Town Street at Granite Plaza to the Braintree Reception Center at Braintree High School.

How to Travel:

While traveling in the car, keep all windows and vents closed until you have left the EPZ. Keep the car radio tuned to an Emergency Alert System station. Drive out of the area along the marked evacuation route.

Items to Take Take:

  • Emergency calendar.
  • Clothing for several days.
  • Toilet articles (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.).
  • Prescription medicines, medical equipment and important medical records.
  • Special dietary foods.
  • Baby supplies.
  • Identification (driver's license) and important papers.
  • Checkbook, credit card, and cash.
  • Blankets, pillows, and towels (if you plan to stay at a public mass care shelter).

Do Not Leave Pets Behind:

Plan how to take your pets with you. Only service animals will be allowed inside the reception centers and mass care shelters.

Shelter Livestock with Food & Water:

If you have livestock, shelter them. Leave them a three-day supply of stored feed and water that has been protected from possible contamination.