NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Church Street will be closed from Hodges Cross Road to West Shaft Road on Thursday for an emergency drill at Drury High School. 

 

North Adams Public Schools, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety and Northern Berkshire EMS, will conduct a full-scale, multi-agency emergency coordination drill to advance emergency planning and interagency collaboration.

 

That section of Church Street will be closed starting at 12:30 p.m. and is projected to re-open no later than 4 p.m.

 

Residents are encouraged to avoid the area around Drury High School on Thursday afternoon unless completely necessary. Closed roads will be restricted to local traffic only.

 

The drill will focus on interagency coordination and logistical response following a critical incident. It is designed to improve real-time communication, planning, and operational response between agencies during extended emergency situations.

 

No students will be present at Drury High School during the drill. The event has been scheduled outside of the school year to avoid disruption and ensure safety.

 

The drill will take place throughout the day and include simulated emergencies, scene management activities, and coordinated agency protocols. 

 

While not open to the public, residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles in the vicinity.

 

Questions or concerns may be directed to the Public Safety Business Manager Meghan DeLuca at 413-662- 3101 or mdeluca@northadams-ma.gov or Police Chief Mark Bailey at 413-664-4945 or chiefbailey@northadams-ma.gov.