Fans saw seven matches. Here's what they didn't see. For more than two years, MEMA worked alongside local, state, federal, private sector, and international partners to prepare for one of the largest public safety operations in Massachusetts history. From mission-specific planning groups and run-of-show exercises to regional coordination, emergency planning, public information, and real-time operations, thousands of hours of work happened behind the scenes so fans could focus on the game. The final whistle may have blown, but the planning, partnerships, and lessons learned will strengthen emergency management in Massachusetts for years to come. Go behind the scenes of how MEMA prepared for FIFA World Cup Boston. 🔗 Dive into the story: #MatchReadyMA# #WorldCup2026# #EmergencyManagement#

Yesterday's MEMA West Emergency Management Directors Meeting featured presentations on the Worcester Regional Resource Round Table and planning for large events like the Big E and the Western Massachusetts Ironman triathlon. A special thank you to our speakers and all the EMDs who participated!

Today's MEMA East Emergency Management Directors Meeting had a lineup of weather-focused presentations. A special thank you goes to our speakers, including @JasonMikellTV, @NWSBoston meteorologist Andy Nash, @MassStatePolice Sergeant Michael Josti, and MEMA's agency meteorologist Michael Souza. Thanks to all the EMDs who participated!

It was an all-Florida @NWS team effort today at @FloridaGHC, leading a workshop on effective hurricane messaging for our partners in emergency management. @NWSKeyWest @NWSMiami @NWSTampaBay @NWSMelbourne @NWSJacksonville @NWSTallahassee @NWSMobile @NWSNHC

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Samsung is taking preemptive steps to throttle semiconductor production ahead of a major union strike by halting new wafer starts and idling key equipment such as lithography, etching, and cleaning tools. An 18-day walkout by over 43,000 workers, more than half of the semiconductor division, is scheduled to begin on May 21, after negotiations over employee bonuses collapsed. The company has shifted to emergency management mode and is bracing for potential daily losses of up to $2 billion from the disruption of 24/7 chip fabrication operations.