What should you do if the road you're driving on is flooded up ahead? Turn around, don't drown! Cars can be swept away in just two feet of moving water. 🚗 Tropical storms often come with flooding, and it's important not to drive around barriers. Even after the weather system has passed, don't risk driving through a flooded roadway. 🚧 For more tips on what to do before, during, and after a storm, visit #HurricanePreparednessWeek#

Tropical systems can bring flooding, damaging winds, and storm surge. 🌊 Visit to see if you're in a hurricane evacuation zone. If an evacuation order is issued due to a tropical storm or hurricane, don't wait. Get out of harm's way before it's too late. 🚨 #HurricanePreparednessWeek#

It only takes one dangerous tropical system to cause significant damage. That's the message from Michael Souza, MEMA's agency meteorologist, who says that even though fewer storms are forecast this hurricane season, it's important to plan ahead. For more information on how to prepare, visit #HurricanePreparednessWeek#

During emergencies like hurricanes, getting accurate information is vital. Rumors can spread fast online. The best way to stay safe before, during, and after severe weather is to follow official instructions. To learn more, visit #HurricanePreparednessWeek#

It's Hurricane Preparedness Week in Massachusetts and Michael Souza, MEMA's agency meteorologist, will be checking in to offer information and safety tips in the days ahead. In this video, he visits the new and improved Hull seawall built to protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure from coastal flooding events like what could happen during a tropical storm. For tips on how to prepare, visit #HurricanePreparednessWeek#

The @MassGovernor has proclaimed July 5-11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. In the coming days, MEMA will share facts and tips about how you can stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane. Remember, impacts of tropical systems, such flooding and damaging winds, can affect all areas of the state, so it's important to be prepared. To learn more, visit: #HurricanePreparednessWeek#