News and Announcements

Governor urges Trump Administration to provide disaster assistance for communities impacted by the historic February 22-23 blizzard

To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as "Hurricane Preparedness Week" in Massachusetts.

Heat index values up to 110 degrees are possible between Wednesday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service

Eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply for Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans through March 12, 2027

‘It Just Takes One:’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Underway

If granted, the declaration would secure federal assistance for state agencies and local governments in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk and Plymouth counties

Preparations include emergency planning, training and exercises with local, state, and federal partners; State launches Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub for World Cup information and resources at Mass.gov/WorldCup

Extreme cold on Saturday will be followed by a significant snowstorm on Sunday and Monday; Governor directs non-emergency Executive Department state employees to not report to their workplaces on Monday, urges employers to consider remote work

Massachusetts Women in Emergency Management (MWEM) convened its first full-day seminar on Monday at the state’s Homeland Security Operations Center in Framingham.

Governor Maura Healey has declared September 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Month to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage planning for disasters and other types of emergencies.

Governor Maura Healey signed a proclamation declaring the week of July 6 to July 12, 2025, as "Hurricane Preparedness Week."

MEMA urges public to prepare now after NOAA predicts above-normal hurricane season

Haverhill electrical company donates about 1,200 unused electric water heaters