COVID-19 resources for municipalities

The Commonwealth has put in place rules, safeguards, and resources to help cities and towns support residents, businesses, and employees during the pandemic. Municipalities are encouraged to use the data, educational materials, and state and federal aid available through the Commonwealth. YOU have the power to save a life.

Playbook for public alert systems

The COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team (CEIT) has developed a comprehensive public messaging campaign to support high priority communities with persistently high COVID-19 case rates. 

Public Alert Systems, owned and operated by many cities and towns in Massachusetts, offer powerful communication tools to keep residents informed about the COVID-19 situation in their communities. 

This guide provides sample messages for texting, email, and social media. It will help you leverage this important communication platform for COVID-19 communication in your city or town.

COVID-19 alert playbook 

Downloadable digital files and printed materials

These flyers, images, and videos are available for use by state and local government in their public messaging campaigns.

Vaccine  General information  Printable fact sheets  Videos for use by municipalities 

COVID-19 reporting data and updates

The Department of Public Health issues daily updates on case numbers through its COVID-19 dashboard. Gov. Baker provides regular progress reports, via press conferences, on the state of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. 

Get notified by text, email, or phone call in your preferred language by signing up for COVID-19 alerts.

Community-level risk assessment data  Department of Public Health daily data dashboard  More COVID-19 updates and information 

COVID-19 orders and guidances

View public health orders related to the Modified Public Health Emergency declared May 28, 2021 or previously issued emergency orders and guidance associated with the COVID-19 State of Emergency, which terminated on June 15, 2021.

COVID-19 Travel  Latest COVID-19 testing guidance  Mandatory safety standards for workplaces  School guidance and updates  Previously issued COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders  Governance around Open Meeting laws 

Federal and state aid for municipalities

Food and economic assistance resources  State and federal aid for cities and towns  Information for your Local Board of Health  Apply for the Cybersecurity Awareness Program 

Vaccine Resources

COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts: Eligibility, locations, and more