MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF SCITUATE CUTS POWER TO PREVENT FLOOD FIRES. SCITUATE HAS LOST HOMES TO BLAZES IN PREVIOUS STORMS.
January 27, 2015
The Massachusetts coastal town of Scituate has decided
to cut off power to some areas to prevent fires during flooding that could
accompany the blizzard. Fire officials could not say how many residents would
be affected by the 10 p.m. shutdown on five coastal roads, but residents were
encouraged to evacuate earlier Monday evening.
The National Weather Service warned that the potentially
historic storm could unleash 20-foot waves, and seaside residents were boarding
up windows. "We may get some water inside, maybe a broken window, but it
isn't too too bad," Tim Joslin told NBC station
WHDH.
Scituate has lost homes to blazes in previous storms. Living in Scituate is always an adventure.
