2010 Flooding Information

April 26, 2010 - A second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bristol County will open at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 28 in North Attleboro to assist individuals, households and businesses with disaster-related damage caused by record-setting March rainfall and resulting flooding.

Additional Information on the 2010 Floods

A Commonwealth/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will set up in Wareham for three days beginning Sunday, April 25 at 9 a.m.

Recovery officials announced a series of changes affecting Disaster Recovery Center outreach efforts in Massachusetts counties today.

State and federal disaster assistance accelerated sharply in the past week with more than $10 million of additional aid approved for homeowners, renters and business owners...

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Governor Deval Patrick has made a request to President Obama to declare a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation in order to expedite financial aid to the local cities and towns of Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol Counties (Yet TBD) impacted by the statewide storms and severe flooding that began on March 12, 2010.

State and federal disaster recovery officials from MEMA and FEMA caution Massachusetts residents to be on the alert for an increased number of scam artists using old and new tricks to obtain vital information or take advantage of storm-weary survivors.

"The recent rainstorms have affected many properties throughout the Commonwealth," stated DPS Commissioner Thomas G. Gatzunis. "As cleanup efforts begin, please keep the following important information in mind."...

The State of Emergency that Governor Deval Patrick declared last week in response to the March 29 storm that produced heavy rains, widespread road closures and major flooding has been terminated. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) affirmed that assistance will be available to residents and businesses impacted by both storms.

Disaster recovery officials urge residents and businesses dealing with severe storm damage and loss to adopt a take-charge action plan to help speed the possibility of obtaining state and federal disaster aid: Register Now...

Assistance for homeowners, renters and businesses in the 7 county area including Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth Counties was authorized under a Major Federal Disaster Declaration issued by President Barack Obama after a review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's analysis of Governor Patrick's request for federal assistance for those most impacted by the flooding beginning on March 12, 2010 and continuing.

Residents take extra precautions as they return to their flood-damaged homes, apartments or businesses. MEMA cautions that all danger has not passed simply because the water has receded and the structure appears safe.

If a home has water damage from the flooding, mold could develop in as short of a time as 24 to 48 hours of water exposure and may continue to grow until steps are taken to thoroughly dry out the premises and eliminate the source of moisture...

"Flood dangers do not end when the waters begins to recede," stated Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Don Boyce. "To that end, MEMA shares this information to help ensure the continued safety of you, your family, your property and your community."

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Fall River to assist Bristol County individuals, households and businesses with disaster-related damage caused by mid-March record rainfall and resulting flooding in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. To date, this is the seventh DRC to open to serve those needing additional assistance.