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Welcome from Director Don Boyce
Welcome to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) website.
Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan '08
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. The Impact of Hurricanes on Inland Locations
Hurricanes or tropical cyclones are not merely coastal events or wind events. Due to the fact that Massachusetts is a relatively small state, depending upon the storm's track, the entire Commonwealth could be severely impacted by a tropical storm or hurricane. Annual MA Amateur Radio Emergency Communication Hurricane Drill
Mike Neilsen, Amateur Radio call sign W1MPN, who is the ICS Agency Representative for Amateur Radio in the Commonwealth, announced that a consortium of Amateur Radio groups will conduct their annual hurricane preparatory exercise throughout the Commonwealth on August 4th. MEMA Warns of Lightning's Dangers
Thunderstorms are very common in the Spring and Summer months, and despite their small size, in comparison to hurricanes and blizzards, all thunderstorms are potentially dangerous. Ready Massachusetts Preparedness Campaign
Through the partnership of The Advertising Council, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, and MEMA, the Ready Massachusetts Preparedness Campaign is expected to be launched in late June and run throughout the Summer months. Massachusetts Enters the 2008 Hurricane Season
To help increase public awareness of the effects hurricanes can have on the Commonwealth and the Preparedness steps we all must take, over the next fourteen weeks the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be disseminating important information to ensure the continued safety of our citizens and property. MEMA Advises Caution During Extremely Hot Weather
With the extremely hot weather the Commonwealth is presently experiencing, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is advising people to be cautious during this period of extreme heat, and is offering some tips to help keep cool and safe. What is a Gubernatorial State of Emergency?
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is authorized under state law to declare a Gubernatorial State of Emergency upon the occurrence of a natural or man-made disaster. The law gives the Governor broad authorities to implement emergency measures to ensure the safety and health of the residents of the Commonwealth, take appropriate steps to mobilize state assets, and conduct other emergency business for the protection of the Commonwealth.