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MEMA is the state agency with primary responsibility for ensuring the state's resilience to disasters.
National Preparedness Month
President Obama has again declared the month of September as National Preparedness Month.During National Preparedness Month, we stress the importance of strengthening the security and resiliency of our Nation through systematic preparation for the full range of hazards threatening the United States in the 21st century, including natural disasters, cyber attacks, pandemic disease, and acts of terrorism. Hurricane Preparedness Tips
"Every home and business should have a basic emergency supply kit that could be used for any emergency, regardless of the time of year," states MEMA Director Don Boyce. "Everyone should keep certain items around the house and workplace in the event you are isolated for three to five days without power" Hurricane Safety Tips for Business Owners
"The business community should be aware of the potential of hurricane damage in the Commonwealth," said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Don Boyce. "Each business owner should prepare or review their own Recovery Plan. MEMA provides some important safety tips for business owners. 'Business as usual' will not happen without good planning." Hurricane Challenges for People Requiring Additional Assistance
For many of the citizens in Massachusetts who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, as well as the elderly and others requiring additional assistance, emergencies such as Hurricanes present real challenges. Hurricane Safety Tips for Boat Owners
"As you are a boat owner, you know that preparing your boat for a hurricane is just as important as preparing your home," said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Kurt Schwartz. "MEMA has some important safety tips for boat owners as they prepare for the hurricane season." Tips to Protect Property from Hurricanes
"There are several steps which we can all take to help make our homes and property more storm resistant," said MEMA Director Don Boyce. "Early planning and preparation can be the key to your safety." Drought Advisory for Northeast and Central Massachusetts
AUGUST 13, 2010 - Following three months of unusually dry weather, the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force has found conditions warranting a Drought Advisory in two of the Commonwealth's six water resources management regions. The Advisory covers the Northeast and Central Regions of Massachusetts, and calls for state, regional and local water officials to be vigilant, especially concerning fire danger and water supply for firefighting. Pet Safety During a Hurricane
Taking your pets along is the most important thing individuals or families can do for their animals during a hurricane evacuation. Pets left behind can be injured, lost or killed during a storm, or in its aftermath. Pet owners should include their animals in their Family Hurricane Planning, before a storm threatens. MEMA Issues Power Outage Safety Tips
"The severe winds experienced during hurricanes and tropical storms have the potential to cause power outages throughout the Commonwealth during this Hurricane Season," warns Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Kurt Schwartz. "As we have experienced in recent years with many other types of storms, strong winds have the capability to topple utility poles and trees, as well as snap tree limbs causing them to fall on power lines and disrupt electrical service." Hurricane Names
New England Hurricanes of Note
Although the Hurricane Season in New England is defined as June 1st through November 30th, the vast majority of the 40 tropical systems that have impacted our region over the past century have struck during the months of August and September. Because Massachusetts is such a relatively small state, it is important to realize that these are not just 'coastal events', but, in fact, everyone in the Commonwealth... Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan '09
The Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan (CCETP) has been developed to facilitate egress of the high volume of traffic from Cape Cod in the event of a hurricane, particularly during the peak tourist season as well as prepare for the temporary sheltering of displaced persons. Although developed for a hurricane scenario, this 'All Hazards' Plan has been designed to be utilized in a number of emergency situations. Evacuation Steps for a Hurricane
"If evacuation is necessary for an approaching Hurricane, or any type of Natural or Man-Made Emergency, the key is that you and your family respond quickly and responsibly," Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Volunteers
Information for those who would like to VOLUNTEER in the Gulf States in response to the massive Oil Spill Disaster. MEMA Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips
As we enter the 2010 Hurricane Season, which experts are predicting to be very active, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is offering personal preparedness tips for the all of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Protecting Your Home from Future Flood Damage
As cleanup continues in the aftermath of the heavy rains and flooding that struck Massachusetts during late March, state and federal officials urge disaster victims to take measures to prevent the damage from happening again. Recovery officials point out that it is safer, cheaper, and ultimately much easier to limit future destruction than to repair it afterward. The rebuilding phase of a disaster is the ideal time to consider ways to limit future damage.
Additional Information on the 2010 FloodsCall 2-1-1 for Non-Emergency Assistance
MEMA and the Council of Massachusetts United Ways (COMUW) continue to promote Mass 2-1-1 as the Commonwealth's primary telephone information call center during times of emergency. The easy-to-remember 2-1-1 telephone number will be utilized as a 24/7 resource for human service and Public Safety/disaster response and planning agencies. It was designed, in part, to reduce the number of non-emergency calls made to 9-1-1. What is a Gubernatorial State of Emergency?