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Danvers presents ‘CASPER’ resilience plan for emergency communications, training and a public‑health neighborhood hub
Summary
Fire and public health officials outlined a two‑track plan to harden communications, backup power and regional mutual aid, and to pilot a neighborhood resilience hub listing local services for residents; targets include 48‑hour backup at communication sites by 2027 and annual multi‑agency drills.
Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Shaffron and Public Health Director Frank Giacalone presented the town’s CASPER-focused resilience work to the Select Board on Oct. 7, detailing short‑ and long‑term measures to keep emergency services running during climate‑related and other widespread incidents.
Shaffron described short‑term steps (under three years) such as mapping communication nodes, installing battery backups at dispatch and repeater sites, and formalizing memoranda of understanding with telecommunications providers to enable temporary cellular equipment (cellular on wheels) during high‑demand events. Longer‑term work includes a redundant fiber/wireless network, 48–72 hours of backup power at critical nodes, exploring renewable energy for…
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