State Emergency Management Plans

The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is an all hazards plan developed to address the natural and man-caused hazards that threaten Massachusetts.

The Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan (CCETP) has been developed to facilitate the egress of a high volume of traffic from Cape Cod in the event of a hurricane or other potential high hazards, particularly during peak tourist season.

The Damage Assessment Coordination Plan provides a framework for a coordinated effort by state agencies, cities and towns, and non-governmental agencies to assess damage to critical infrastructure and public/private property during and after an incident.

This plan describes the roles and responsibilities that state agencies will play, and the actions they will take, with respect to managing disaster debris in the event that the Commonwealth declares a state of emergency.

The Massachusetts Drought Management Plan guides state activities in response to droughts and extended periods of dry weather.

The Massachusetts Emergency Alert and Warning Annex describes the emergency alert and warning systems used to notify the public of threats and protective actions. These alerts and warnings are issued by public safety and emergency response agencies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This Appendix establishes a coordinated framework to support incident/unified commanders responding to large volume and/or high concentration ethanol rail or barge incident occurring within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

State evacuation plans support the Commonwealth in planning for and implementing evacuations due to impacts from all hazards.

The statewide Fire Mobilization Plan is outlined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 48 Section 59A. It offers pre-determined response assets and capabilities to assist communities in the event they have exhausted their firefighting assets during an emergency.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (also known as avian flu or bird flu) is a highly contagious avian disease that is carried and spread by water fowl and wild birds.

The Commonwealth’s 2018 State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan is an innovative, first-of-its-kind statewide plan that fully integrates a traditional hazard mitigation plan with a climate change adaptation plan.

The Massachusetts Statewide Mass Care and Shelter Coordination Plan (Plan) establishes a framework for the Commonwealth and other supporting agencies and organizations to successfully implement the state’s shelter strategy.

The Massachusetts Radiological Emergency Response Plan (MARERP) was developed to provide guidance and assistance to State and local officials with responsibilities for responding to radiological emergencies at nuclear power stations.

This plan describes the purpose, structure, and mechanism for the activation of a state-managed Recovery Resource Center (RRC), which can assist local communities in meeting the needs of individuals and families impacted by a disaster.

In the aftermath of a mass casualty or mass fatality event, there may be a need to quickly establish a location for survivors and families to congregate and receive and provide information.