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  • MA Gov. Proclaims “Hurricane Preparedness Week” July 9-15, 2023

    MA Gov. Proclaims “Hurricane Preparedness Week” July 9-15, 2023

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Massachusetts 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.

    Hurricane Gloria approaching New England on September 27, 1985, (image by HurricaneMan895 at Wikimedia Commons)

    While the Atlantic hurricane season runs [officially] from June 1st through November 30th — the most active time for these storms in Massachusetts is August and September.

    According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), which is headquartered in Framingham, “Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas. Threats from hurricanes include: storm surge, high winds, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, subsequent tornadoes, ocean rip currents”.

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  • MEMA Acting Director Appointed as Co-Chair of NEMA Diversity and Equity Committee

    MEMA Acting Director Appointed as Co-Chair of NEMA Diversity and Equity Committee

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Acting Director Dawn Brantley has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Diversity and Equity Committee. The focus of the Diversity and Equity Committee is to identify opportunities to advance diversity and inclusion in the workforce; and ensure equity and accessibility of emergency management policies and programs.

    Dawn Brantley – Acting Director, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) giving WBZ info during Boston area snowstorm.
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  • MEMA Issues Ice Safety Precautions

    MEMA Issues Ice Safety Precautions

    MEMA - Ice Safety Alert
    Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, (MEMA), Framingham, MA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – In spite of the recent cold spell, the ice conditions of many bodies of water across the Commonwealth remain uncertain, as demonstrated by the recent ice rescues of a number of individuals and pets. Therefore, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued information regarding safety precautions to be taken on our frozen lakes, rivers and ponds.

    “Before we experience a tragedy that is unfortunately too common this time of year, it is important that we remind everyone, particularly children, of the dangers of unsafe ice,” said MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz. “People may be a bit impatient and venture out on the ice for skating, hockey, ice fishing and other winter sports before understanding the conditions. We highly recommend the use of recreational skating areas provided by the Commonwealth and your local communities. It is very important to exercise precaution and common sense.”

    Always check with your local police, fire or park department to ensure that safe ice conditions exist. However, due to the uncertainty and constant changing of ice conditions and the dangers (more…)