ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Seabrook Station Siren Test Today
On Wednesday 11/16/2011 at 12:30pm, Seabrook Station will be testing all 121 sirens in the 10-mile emergency planning zone. You will heard a steady siren tone for 3-5 minutes. This is only a public demonstration, and no action is required by the public.
In the event sirens are activated due to an actual emergency, tune to an Emergency Alert Station for information (in NH, tune to 97.5 FM) and refer to your annual emergency planning calendar.
If you live within the 10-mile radius of Seabrook Station and have a question or would like information explaining emergency preparedness, please call the New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management at 603-271-2231.
Nationwide EAS Alert Test Wed. at 2pm
On Wednesday 11/9/2011 at 2pm, FEMA will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system. The EAS test plays a key role in ensuring the nation is prepared for any type of hazard, and that the U.S. public can receive critical and vital information should it ever be needed. The alert will be transmitted over television and radio stations across the country. Be aware that not all stations have the ability to indicate that the alert is in fact a test.
For more information, visit http://www.fema.gov/eastest/
Trick or Treat Postponed
Due to the snow storm and hazardous conditions with power lines down in several neighborhoods, trick or treat has been postponed until Monday Oct. 31 from 5p - 7p.
Halloween - Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat will be held in Rye on Sunday Oct. 30th from 5p-7p. Visit the Halloween page for safety tips.
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is the first hurricane in many years that is likely to strike New Hampshire. Its effects will likely be felt over the weekend, through Monday. It is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the state.
Before the storm reaches New Hampshire, residents and visitors to the state should take precautions to protect themselves and their families and monitor the storm's progress via reports from the National Weather Service or broadcast media or Internet sources. The National Hurricane Center provides up-to-the-minute information on the storm.
Here in Rye, emergency management officials are closely monitoring the storm. With an astronomically high tide along with storm surge, there is a significant threat of coastal flooding. Residents, especially those along Ocean Blvd, need to be prepared.
The N.H. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the American Red Cross in New Hampshire have posted recommendations for hurricane preparations. The Red Cross also has information on its website.
Additional links:
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/quicklook/data/IRENE.html
http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tropical_preparedness.php
Now Hiring Full-Time Police Officer
The Town of Rye, New Hampshire is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. The applicant must be certified as a full-time police officer or have received a passing score on a test administered by
Great Bay Community College Police Testing Alliance within the last six months. The Town of Rye offers competitive salary and benefit package. Resumes and/or applications will be accepted at the Rye Police Department, 555 Washington Road Rye, NH 03870 until September 23, 2011. For more information please contact the Rye Police (603)-964-7450 or www.ryepolice.us. The Rye Police Department conducts pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol testing for all applicant candidates. EOE.