Boston Emergency Management

The state primary is Sept. 1! Today our office joined the Boston Election Department to participate in a multi-agency tabletop exercise to ensure we a prepared to support the upcoming election. #ReadyBoston

It’s hot out #Boston here are some tips on how to stay cool! Visit Boston.gov/heat for more information and to find out about resources that are available.

Alert: @mayorwu.boston.gov has issued an excessive heat warning in the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the current weather forecasts. Visit boston.gov/heat to learn more about the warning and how to stay safe and cool this week.

#Boston be prepared and stay informed this summer by signing up for 🚨AlertBoston🚨 to receive emergency alerts. Visit boston.gov/alerts to sign up now!

Today our Emergency Operations Center is activated with all of our partners in support of the 130th Boston Marathon! #ReadyBoston

The Office of Emergency Management is updating Boston's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from people who live or work in the City. Share your experiences to help guide how the City prepares for future hazards. Take the survey: tinyurl.com/BostonNHMP-Survey

Today kicks off our three day cross agency Integrated Emergency Management Course in partnership with FEMA and CISA! #ReadyBoston

Join us today at 1:30 for Roundtables to Reslience with our partners at CATCH Heat! Register at : www.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

On March 23,2026 Boston CERT is hosting two Virtual Information Sessions! Register now at bit.ly/CERTINFO26!

Today our EOC is partially activated for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebrations happening across Boston! #ReadyBoston

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:30PM-2:30PM EST
for an engaging discussion: CATCH Heat. We’re pleased to welcome Patricia Fabian, ScD, Associate Director at the Institute for Global Sustainability at BostonUniversity. Registration Link: www.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

The Roundtables to Resilience Series is back! Join us for our next discussion on February 24, 2026 from 1:30 - 2:30pm EST! We will be joined by Allyza Lustig, National Climate Assessment Researcher and Artist! Register today at us02web.zoom.us/j/8528450430...

Today our team had the opportunity to engage with seniors at the East Boston Senior Center! We informed them about our Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update process and facilitated discussions about their experiences with emergencies/hazards.

Today members of our Boston CERT team, @publichealth.boston.gov , and Epecare hosted an Until Help Arrives training for members of @livenationne ! #ReadyBoston

Make sure you build an emergency kit with these items and anything else you may need if you have to shelter in place! #ReadyBoston

Here is this weekend's latest forecast from the national weather service!

Yesterday, our CERT Team hosted our first Until Help Arrives course of 2026 at the Dewitt Center! #ReadyBoston

Here are some snow shoveling tips to keep in mind! For more helpful tips on snow removal visit Boston.gov/snow !

Snowstorm updates with Clarence in Public Works 🌨️ Please stay off the roads during and after the storm so plows and first responders can work safely. Snow continues to fall fast and our teams are working around the clock. If you see anyone outside who needs help, call 911.

Heavy snow is expected now through Monday morning. Please stay off the roads. Fewer vehicles improve safety for our equipment operators and first responders. A snow emergency and parking ban is currently in effect in the City of Boston. boston.gov/snow-cars

We encourage everyone to avoid traveling unless you have to! If you must drive in this weather here are some safety tips! Visit boston.gov/snow for more safety tips!#readyboston

Here is the most updated forecast from the National Weather Service regarding today’s snow storm!

Here are cold weather safety tips you can use before and during extreme cold weather events! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold ! #ReadyBoston

During extreme cold temperatures know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold! #ReadyBoston

Tomorrow the National weather service is forecasting we will have a snow event in #Boston! We encourage all to prepare today! #ReadyBoston

Today at 1:30 we are excited to kick off our First Roundtable to Resilience of 2026 with William Spitzer! Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE

The Roundtables to Resilience series is part of Boston OEM’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Initiative, to bring together emergency managers nationwide to discuss topics related to community resilience. This month is on #YouthClimateResilience! Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE

While it doesn’t seem it now, the 2026 Boston Marathon will be here before we know it. Today we joined our local and state partners at the first public safety meeting at MEMA to kick off the planning for April’s race. #ReadyBoston

Join us on Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-2:30 pm EST for an engaging discussion: Best Practices in Building Youth Climate Resilience. Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%... If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston

Become a #Boston CERT member (18+) by completing 3 simple steps : 1️⃣ Register for both Online(12hrs) and In-Person Training(16 hrs) at Boston.gov/cert ! 2️⃣ Complete both trainings 3️⃣🌟Graduate🌟 #ReadyBoston # BostonCERT

Our mobile command vehicle and team stationed at City Hall Plaza for First Night Activation! #ReadyBoston

A look back at some of the highlights of 2025 !

Possible Snow Storm on Tuesday, check out the National Weather Service’s latest forecast! #ReadyBoston

Today we hosted a Basic Shelter Operations Training through our Boston CERT program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center! #ReadyBoston

The National Weather service has declared a High Wind Watch later Wednesday night into early Thursday morning] High Wind Watch is in effect later Wed night into early Thu morning for westerly wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. Tree damage and power outages are expected.

Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot. Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

This moment calls for all of us—government, nonprofits, individuals, philanthropy, and business—to come together for our community. Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.

If the Trump administration allows SNAP benefits to expire, 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits that contribute $30 million to our small businesses and grocery stores. The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire. In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors. If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.

Tomorrow SNAP benefits are set to expire. That means 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits. If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown

We are live at Boston City Hall to share resources for our residents at a time of intense and entirely preventable need, and announcing that @boston.gov and @bostonfdn.bsky.social have launched a fund to help residents pay for groceries and other basic needs.

Call 3-1-1 to report downed wires and severe flooding #ReadyBoston

Here a few storm weather safety tips to keep in mind! If you are driving be sure to drive with extra caution ⚠️ #ReadyBoston

Check out the National Weather Service’s weather forecast for the week ! 👀 like there is a good chance of ☔️ towards the end of the week #ReadyBoston

Today we engaged with community members at the Mattahunt Urban Wildlife ribbon cutting event hosted by @bostonenviro ! #ReadyBoston

Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address. Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families. Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS

Power Outages can happen for a number of reasons, here are some ways you can be prepared! #ReadyBoston