So NOT reassuring...
I've posted before on the town phone alert system, I think. So my town can take segments of the population of the town and call them with a pre-recorded message. It is usually a notification of mosquito-spraying, coyotes seen in the area, alzheimer's patient wandered away, road detours, blizzard (or any violent weather) warnings, that sort of thing.
This afternoon the helicopters started circling about forty minutes ago. I figured, some wreck on the Mass Pike (overpass less than a mile away) or something of that nature.
Just got a pre-recorded call from the police department.
There is a man in the area, armed with a knife, who is suicidal. Lock your doors, curtail outdoor activities, and btw schools have been notified - all the kids are safe in school (likely, they are all on lock down). Don't go out until this is resolved. If you see him [they gave a basic description], call 911 immediately. Do not approach.
Um. WHAT?
Right. So how is your Wednesday going?
ETA: Update from the police department. School dismissal is delayed (schools still on lock down, I bet), all after school activities canceled, and if your kid lives in my neighborhood - they aren't being released. South side of town, and western edge are all going home as usual. My part? No dice. You can pick up your kid (as long as you are the parent/guardian of record) but the buses are not rolling into my area until this is resolved. So, not resolved yet.
This afternoon the helicopters started circling about forty minutes ago. I figured, some wreck on the Mass Pike (overpass less than a mile away) or something of that nature.
Just got a pre-recorded call from the police department.
There is a man in the area, armed with a knife, who is suicidal. Lock your doors, curtail outdoor activities, and btw schools have been notified - all the kids are safe in school (likely, they are all on lock down). Don't go out until this is resolved. If you see him [they gave a basic description], call 911 immediately. Do not approach.
Um. WHAT?
Right. So how is your Wednesday going?
ETA: Update from the police department. School dismissal is delayed (schools still on lock down, I bet), all after school activities canceled, and if your kid lives in my neighborhood - they aren't being released. South side of town, and western edge are all going home as usual. My part? No dice. You can pick up your kid (as long as you are the parent/guardian of record) but the buses are not rolling into my area until this is resolved. So, not resolved yet.