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Daily Update 8/21: Storm Preparation

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Today: Friday, August 21, 2009

  • Governor Deval Patrick and state public safety officials today urged residents to continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Bill throughout the weekend. Even with the projected distance off shore, the hurricane can and most likely will have a serious impact on our coastal communities and even on some communities in Western Massachusetts. Learn more here. 

In the Press:

  • Storm Preparation – State officials cautioned boaters and swimmers to stay aware of surf conditions as the projected path of Hurricane Bill is predicted to pass several hundred miles east of Massachusetts. Even at that distance, Hurricane Bill is expected to have an impact on coastal regions.  Swimmers and boaters must take precautions given the potential high seas and strong currents expected to be associated with this event over the remainder of the week. For additional information regarding Hurricane Preparedness, learn more at MEMA.
  • Assisting Our Veterans – The Patrick-Murray administration announced yesterday that the Massachusetts Department of Veteran’s Services was awarded a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Labor to assist veterans in training and employment in green industry professions. This comes on the heals of Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray’s Veterans tour earlier this summer showing Massachusetts deep commitment to veteran affairs. “This funding will allow us to train some of our most deserving men and women for the jobs of the future,” said Lieutenant Governor Murray, who chairs the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services.  “After the great service they’ve given to us, we must make every effort to ensure a smooth transition back into civilian work and life and this is one way to do that.”  Learn more here.
  •  Farmers’ Market Week:  Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed the week of August 16 -22 Farmers’ Market Week, saying that these markets are “essential to the vitality of Massachusetts farms.”  Farmers markets have continued to grow around the Commonwealth nearly doubling in size over the last decade.  Events will be taking place all over the state during this week. 
  • Recreation Resources – Learn more about different places to stay cool during the hot weather this week.