MEMA’s 12 Local Coordinators work with communities throughout MA on all things emergency management related. From disaster response to mitigation and preparedness efforts and everything in between, an LCs job is multifaceted. LC Nate Moreau is assigned to Franklin Co.
#WeAreEM
More than 50% of MA homes are in Wildland-Urban Interface zones. Protecting your
#HomeIgnitionZone
, planning evacuation routes, and practicing outdoor fire safety can all reduce your family's risk. Learn more via DFS at &
@NFPA
at .
On the final day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, it’s important to know the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch. For more information click here:
#ReadyMA
#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek
While tornadoes are more rare here in MA, they can still occur. The 30-year average indicates that on any given year, Massachusetts can experience up to 2 tornadoes per year. Although some years are tornado-free, it's important to be prepared.
#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek
It’s day 3 of
#SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek
and we are highlighting hail and strong winds. Did you know that hail can fall at speeds of over 100 mph? The NWS says hail and straight-line winds can be just as deadly as tornadoes. Hail can even be larger than a softball!
#ReadyMA
If
#severewx
is approaching, chances are
@NWSBoston
#SKYWARN
Spotters are watching. They are volunteers who support the NWS and are trained in
#wx
spotting. They are the eyes and ears on the ground who report what they see to their local forecast office.
Happy
#NationalVolunteerWeek
to the amazing volunteers who give their time, effort, and expertise to help others when they need it most, during disasters and emergencies. You all make a positive difference in your communities. Thank you!
On day two of
#SevereWeatherPreparedness
Week MEMA would like to highlight some ways you and your family can
#stayinformed
. Emergency alerts play an important role in making sure you and your family can stay safe during a disaster or emergency. Learn more:
On
#EarthDay
,
#MEMA
staff spent part of the day volunteering for our partners at
@Framingham_MA
Parks & Rec to help beautify the Children’s Grove Playground area. Spreading woodchips will help keep this area for kids looking great, so they can continue to enjoy the outdoors!
Today is the 1st day of
#SevereWxPreparednessWeek
. Together with
@NWSBoston
we will be sharing facts/tips about how you can stay safe, before, during and after
#severeWx
. Today’s tip focuses on thunderstorms which can produce different types of meteorological conditions.
#ReadyMA
Tomorrow is the start of Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Throughout the week we’ll be sharing interesting facts about severe weather and ways you can prepare yourself.
#WeatherReady
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, MEMA recognizes the integral role dispatchers play in keeping communities safe. We thank you and appreciate the hard work that often happens behind the scenes. Take a look at MEMA’s Communications Center
#NPSTW
MEMA’s Facilities and Fleet Unit maintains key equipment, vehicles, two Mobile Emergency Operations Centers, and ensures the MEMA bunker is operational 24/7 day-to-day and during a variety of disasters and emergencies.
#WeAreEM
Do you have your medical, financial, & household documents neatly gathered in case of an emergency? If not, grab this free
@fema
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to help you recover faster.
Download it today for peace of mind tomorrow. ⬇️