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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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center 

3/02/2023 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

The Massachusetts-led Center will host training on emerging topics, including climate change, to enhance regional preparedness and community resiliency

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Massachusetts Continues to Experience Drought Conditions 

7/21/2022 Drought Management Task Force

Northeast and Central Regions Elevated to Critical Drought Status as Watersheds are Further Impacted

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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins 

6/01/2022 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Start of Hurricane Season is a Reminder to Prepare

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MEMA CERT Rodeo Prepares Volunteers for Emergencies 

4/29/2022 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Community Emergency Response Teams from Across the Commonwealth Learn and Train to Improve Community Resilience