Homeland Security & Emergency Response
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The Fusion Center provides 24 hours a day statewide information sharing among local, state and federal public safety agencies and private sector organizations in order to facilitate the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence relevant to terrorism and public safety.
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The State Homeland Security Strategy (SHSS), which is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness, serves as the philosophical framework for all homeland security planning and activities occurring in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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The term "Hazard Mitigation" describes actions that can help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by natural hazards, or disasters.
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Plans and training necessary to prepare your family, business and community for a variety of disasters or emergencies.
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Putting plans & training into action in response to a variety of disasters or emergencies.
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Short-term and long-term steps necessary to 'make things whole again', following a disaster or emergency. Possible steps to minimize the impact of reoccurring disasters.
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Important contacts and key information necessary to insure the safety and security of the Commonwealth.
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