Public Safety
Red Cross offers FREE Virtual Preparedness Training
The Red Cross wants to help prepare families for emergencies. They have launched free virtual classes that families can sign up…
Citywide parking ban on Thursday night 2/18
CITYWIDE PARKING BAN-THURSDAY NIGHT-FEBRUARY 18, 2021 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATIONCITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECTFebruary 18, 2021-February 19, 2021 A citywide…
Overnight Downtown Parking Ban 2/3
DOWNTOWN PARKING BAN IN EFFECT – February 3, 2021 11PM Snow Removal parking ban is in effect as of 11 PM on…
Snow Emergency Declaration and Citywide Parking Ban Announced 2/1
CITY OF ROCHESTER, NHSNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATIONCITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECTOvernight February 1, 2021 – February 2, 2021 A citywide…
Life-threatening cold weather predicted, Warming Center to open 1/28
The Emergency Management Directors of Dover, Rochester, and Somersworth are activating the Strafford County Extreme Cold Weather Warming Center beginning…
Willand Warming Center responds to list of ‘frequently asked questions’
The Willand Warming Center, which serves the Rochester, Somersworth, and Dover communities, has released an informative list of ‘frequently asked…
Willand Warming Center announces upcoming Cold-Weather Activation
The Willand Warming Center, located at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth, is announcing an upcoming Cold-Weather Activation due to a…
Video: Rochester Fire Chief receives COVID-19 vaccination
Dozens of first responders received COVID-19 vaccines during the first couple days of operations at the state’s vaccination site on…
13 Vaccination Sites to Open for First Responders, Ambulatory Care Providers
Starting 12/29/2020, 13 sites across New Hampshire will open to begin vaccinating first responders and high-risk ambulatory care providers as…
Quick PSA: Clean the snow off your roof
Heavy rains are expected over the holiday weekend. The Rochester NH Fire Department recommends cleaning snow off your roof to reduce the…
USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety Tips
Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers. To ensure that leftovers are safe…
City Wide Parking Ban 12/17
A citywide parking ban is in effect as of:10 PM on THURSDAY, December 17, 2020 through8AM on FRIDAY, December 18, 2020 NO…