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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Receives $1.5 Million in Federal Funds to Support Regional Training Center 

12/20/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The MEMA-led Northeast Emergency Management Training and Education Center is designed to strengthen New England’s preparedness and resiliency

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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Celebrates 60th Bunker Birthday 

11/07/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Legislators, senior officials, and the public tour the underground bunker that serves as MEMA headquarters and learn about the evolution of emergency management in the Commonwealth

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Readiness Plan to Protect Against Extreme Weather 

10/11/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

‘ResilientMass’ plan establishes an Office of Climate Science and identifies key actions state government can make to promote resiliency

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State Leaders Formalize Partnership to Promote Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities or Medical Conditions  

9/29/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Agencies share a vision to embed access and equity in all aspects of emergency management

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Governor Healey Issues Emergency Declaration, Activates National Guard Ahead of Hurricane Lee  

9/15/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

National Weather Service officials do not expect the hurricane to make landfall in Massachusetts; Tropical Storm Warning in effect along the state’s coast

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Governor Healey Declares State of Emergency Over Catastrophic Flood Damage  

9/12/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Proclaims “Emergency Preparedness Month”  

9/01/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

State agencies will provide educational resources on disaster readiness during the month of September to encourage individual and community resiliency

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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Empowers Emergency Managers with 'Science of Disaster' Course 

8/28/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Comprehensive Training Equips Public Safety Professionals to Tackle Climate-Related Challenges and Enhance Disaster Preparedness

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Hundreds of Emergency Management Professionals Participate in Inaugural Statewide Hurricane Symposium on Cape Cod  

7/26/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency welcomed regional partners to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community resilience for weather emergencies

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces New Flood Recovery Resource Guide 

7/17/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Website provides centralized assistance for residents, businesses, and municipalities affected by flooding

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Governor Healey Proclaims July 9-15 as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts 

7/09/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Governor Maura Healey has declared July 9-15, 2023, to be “Hurricane Preparedness Week,” recognizing the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Kicks Off June 1 

6/01/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency invites residents to prioritize personal preparedness and explore digital planning resources

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Inaugural Cohort Completes Massachusetts Professional Emergency Manager Program 

5/15/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The program, led by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, provides professional development and recognition for state and local emergency managers.

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State Officials Tour Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s Logistics and Distribution Warehouse 

3/13/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Proposed FY24 budget invests in MEMA’s emergency preparedness efforts; Supports state and local response and recovery operations