Community Corner

Register for Code Red Notification System

For the latest during the storm, register your cell phone number with the town.

Town officials are urging residents to register their cell phone numbers with Code Red, the town's emergency notification system.

As Hurricane Irene makes her way to the Merrimack Valley, officials are particularly worried about the mobile home park on Littleton Road, as they are not permanent structures fit to weather strong storms.

In the event of a category one hurricane, officials may decide to open up an emergency shelter at

Find out what's happening in Chelmsfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Keep checking Patch throughout the day today and through the weekend for the latest local updates on the hurricane.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.