(UPDATE) Hurricane Sandy: Marlborough Info Center

Update: The wind throughout the city is starting to intensify. There have been reports of downed power lines. In one case, a live line was down in front of a home.

If you notice downed power lines, Mayor Arthur Vigeant has asked that you keep as far away from them as possible and immediately report this to the Marlborough Police Department at 508-485-1212.

Stay safe out there. The storm is now expected to continue with intense winds through midnight for the area, according to officials.

Original Article:

As we hunker down to ride out Hurricane Sandy, we want to make sure that Marlborough stays connected. For live updates during the storm, be sure to download our App for your smartphone or tablet and 'like' Marlborough Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Every story we write about Hurricane Sandy will be available here. However, this story will serve as a place to receive ongoing updates about the storm's impact.

As you send us messages through social media and email (samuel.bonacci@patch.com), we’ll make sure the information is added here to this story in the comments and on the map found above. If you notice wires down or a tree across the road, please alert authorities and then let us know so we can spread the word quickly. You can comment right on this story to make sure readers know what’s going on in your neighborhood.

Marlborough Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful as we brave the storm together. Stay safe Marlborough!

We previously gave you the list of ways to prepare for the Hurricane.

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National Grid has compiled the following list of steps to take during the storm:

What you should do in severe weather

• Continue to monitor local media for important information.
• Consider all downed wires to be energized and dangerous, including telephone, fiber optic and cable TV wires. They may be in contact with energized electric wires that are not within your view.
• Disconnect sensitive appliances, such as computers, televisions and microwaves, to avoid potential power surge damage when electricity is restored.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut-food will stay six to nine hours in a refrigerator without spoiling. Frozen foods will keep about 24 hours.
• Use generators safely-for detailed information, see the generators section.
• If your home has flooding, check with an electrician before turning on anything.
• If you anticipate an extended outage, consider moving yourself and your family - especially those with special needs - to an alternate location.
• Consider checking on others who may benefit from your assistance.