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Statement of Governor Deval Patrick - Update on Hurricane Bill

2009-08-22T00:00:00Z

I want to give you an update on the progress of Hurricane Bill, based on early morning briefings by the National Weather Service, MEMA and the emergency management officials on Cape Cod.

Governor Deval Patrick's Statement on Storm Preparations:

2009-08-21T00:00:00Z

I just wanted to give you an update on Hurricane Bill's progress. On preparedness, I have been tracking the storm's progress with the help of the National Weather Service and MEMA and the Emergency Management officials for Cape Cod and the islands.

Swimmers and Boaters Urged to take Precautions due to Possible High Weekend Seas

2009-08-20T00:00:00Z

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.

MEMA Spotlights Anniversary of Worcester Tornado

2009-06-08T00:00:00Z

Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms, with whirling winds that can reach 300 mph. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.

Hurricane Names 2009

2009-06-05T00:00:00Z

The word "Hurricane" is derived from the Carib term for "God of Evil". In the West Indies hurricanes were originally named after the Saint upon whose holyday the storm occurred.

Boston is Designated as StormReady

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

The City of Boston has received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service StormReady® recognition, indicating New England's largest city is better prepared for the Nor'easters and other severe storms that periodically batter the region.

2009 Boston Marathon

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

On April 20th, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Headquarters in Framingham was the site of the Unified Command Center (UCC) for the 113th running of the Boston Marathon.

Ice Storm Assistance Process Advancing

2009-04-06T00:00:00Z

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated over $43 million to reimburse the seven designated MA counties for the December 11th Ice Storm.

MEMA/FEMA Host Open Houses

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

State and local officials attended one of two Open Houses, during the first week of February, to provide an opportunity for attendees to hear first hand about State and Federal support, including Public Assistance and Mitigation programs, available during disaster declarations.

Deadlines Near for PNPs to Request Disaster Aid

2009-02-02T00:00:00Z

Certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations in Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties suffering damage from the ice storm of December 11 have until February 5 to file Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. PNPs in Middlesex and Essex Counties have until February 17.

Essex & Middlesex County Ice Storm Assistance Briefings

2009-01-22T00:00:00Z

As a result of the expansion of the major disaster declaration, which the Commonwealth of Massachusetts received, due to the severe ice storm of December 11, 2008, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting two (2) Applicant Briefings, regarding the availability of Federal funding for recently included Middlesex and Essex Counties.

Applicant Briefings for Federal Assistance

2009-01-08T00:00:00Z

As a result of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts receiving a major disaster declaration due to the severe ice storm of December 11, 2008, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be conducting six (6) Applicant Briefings, regarding the availability of Federal funding for Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester Counties.

MEMA Reports: December 2008

2008-12-31T00:00:00Z

Governor Patrick Terminates State of Emergency

2008-12-30T00:00:00Z

The State of Emergency, which Governor Patrick instituted for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at 7:11am on Friday, December 12th in response to the severe ice storm, has been terminated, as of mid-day on Monday, December 29th.

Roof Collapse & Storm Drain Warning

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

"The rainy weather we are expecting, on top of the recent heavy snowfall, could present a threat for roof collapses, as well as localized street and basement flooding around the Commonwealth,"

Ice Storm Debris Removal Contractors

2008-12-17T00:00:00Z

Below is a list of contractors from around the country, whose services communities may wish to utilize, in order to remove the tons of debris left behind by this past week's ice storm.

Post-Storm Tips

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

Safety tips to those who continue to be impacted by the recent Ice Storm.

Beetle Festation in Central Mass Prompts Special Handling of Debris

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

Downed trees, tree limbs, branches and other woody debris generated by recent rain and ice storms within Central Massachusetts's 63-square mile Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) regulated area must be handled in keeping with federal and state rules that protect against the spread of the damaging invasive insect.

Ice Safety Precautions

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

"Before we experience a tragedy that is unfortunately too common this time of year, it is important that we remind everyone, particularly children, of the dangers of unsafe ice," said MEMA Director Don Boyce.

Precautions for Extreme Cold Weather

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

Winter has arrived and along with it the cold weather. Here are some tips for before and during an extreme cold emergency.

MEMA Reports: November 2008

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z