In an emergency, if you can't speak, you can still be heard. • The Silent Call Procedure uses a phone's keypad to communicate with a 911 dispatcher. • You can also text to 911. Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. Learn more:

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and our @MassDFS colleagues are emphasizing the importance of safe lithium-ion battery use. 🔋 Remember: • Charge devices on a table, desk, or other hard, flat surface. ✔️ • Stop using your device if it feels very hot. ✔️ • Unplug your device when it is fully charged. ✔️ • Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. ✔️ More lithium-ion battery safety tips:

Exciting news: The Malden River Works project is complete! 🎉 MEMA is proud to have helped transform this underutilized and environmentally challenged site into a resilient, multi-use community asset. Here’s what’s new: • A living shoreline with native plants and stormwater management to protect the river. 🌳 • Expanded open space with picnic areas and accessible walking paths connecting to the Malden River Greenway. 🚶‍♀️ • An upgraded floating dock and concrete ramp for better river access. 🛶 • An ADA-compliant DPW yard. 🛻 Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life! A portion of the project’s funding came from FEMA’s Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, which is managed by the MEMA Mitigation Unit.

One of the most powerful tools you can have during an emergency or disaster is accurate information. As Emergency Preparedness Month wraps up, our final piece of advice is to learn about the different ways to receive official updates, including the Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, social media, traditional media, @Mass_211, and local notification systems. It's important to have multiple methods of receiving updates. Learn more:

The @NWSBoston is forecasting heavy rain today and tomorrow. A Flood Watch is in effect for central and eastern Massachusetts through Tuesday morning. Remember: • Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. 🚗 • If a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your community, move to higher ground immediately. 🚨

The @NWSBoston is forecasting a Nor’easter that will impact Massachusetts this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the most significant impacts on Cape Cod and the Islands. Tips for preparing ahead of the storm: • Monitor conditions closely and ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are enabled on your cell phone. If your community has a reverse 911 system, you should sign up to receive local warnings. ✔️ • Make sure your home emergency kit is stocked with supplies that could help in the event of a power outage, including a flashlight and extra batteries. ✔️ Additional tips on what to do in the event of a flood or power outage can be found at

During Emergency Preparedness Month, take time to follow your local public safety agencies (police, fire, and emergency management) on social media. During a disaster, rumors can spread quickly online, but official sources provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Pets are important members of many households, and, like people, they are affected by disasters. 🐈 Take a few minutes this week to make an emergency plan for your pets and service animals. 🐶 Plan for what you'd need and where you'd take them. ✔️ Learn more: #ReadyMA#

What would you need if your home lost power, cell service, and internet for a day — or even a week? Take time to review your safety plans and update your supplies to ensure you're prepared. ✔️ Learn more: #ReadyMA#

Flooding can happen anywhere it rains. Emergency Preparedness Month is the perfect time to check your flood risk. 🌊 To learn more about potential risk to your property and available insurance options, visit

A crucial component of emergency management is hazard mitigation, which focuses on reducing or eliminating long-term risks to people and property caused by natural hazards. 🚨 One recent example of a successful hazard mitigation project managed by MEMA's Mitigation Unit is an infrastructure project that upgraded an undersized culvert (in the bottom left photo) in Bolton on Forbush Mill Road. Historically, this critical roadway had experienced recurring flooding during heavy storm events, creating challenges for residents and emergency services accessing the Bolton Department of Public Works, the Bolton Transfer Station, and Route 117. 🛻 Ensuring the long-term resilience of the road was a priority for the community. Using funds from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Bolton constructed an expanded culvert (in the bottom right photo). This upgrade significantly improves stormwater capacity, mitigates future flood risks, and secures uninterrupted access along this essential route. ✔️ MEMA is proud to play a role in helping communities across the state improve resilience to natural disasters, and we're grateful to all our partners on this project (top photo)! #MitigationMonday# See less

It has been 25 years since September 11, 2001, and we will never forget the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the extraordinary bravery of the first responders. No matter how much time passes, we keep them close in our thoughts and hearts. #NeverForget#

MEMA, in partnership with the Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center, hosted more than 400 attendees from 16 states at an emergency management preparedness summit this week at the DCU Center in Worcester. Many thanks to our speakers and attendees for helping to make this a successful event for strengthening collaboration, sharing best practices, and enhancing preparedness and resilience across New England. Learn more about the conference:

Check your phone's settings to ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled. These important notifications can save lives and keep you safe. Learn more: #ReadyMA#

What should you do if there was an earthquake, tornado, or flash flood? Talk with your family about what to do before, during, and after different types of emergencies and severe weather. 📝 Learn more: #ReadyMA#

This week when you're shopping, buy at least one extra item that you'd need for your pets during emergencies such as food, treats, toys and other supplies. 🐕 #ReadyMA# #EmergencyPreparednessMonth#

Today, MEMA is celebrating the retirement of Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Michael Josti and recognizing an incredible career of service to the Commonwealth. As a member of the Massachusetts State Police liaison team permanently embedded at MEMA, Sgt. Josti has been a trusted partner and an integral part of emergency management at the state level. Over the years, he has played a key role in the planning, response, and recovery efforts surrounding countless incidents and events across Massachusetts. From significant snowstorms and the COVID-19 pandemic to major planned events including the Boston Marathon and, most recently, the FIFA World Cup, Sgt. Josti has brought his experience, professionalism, and commitment to collaboration to some of the Commonwealth’s most complex operations. The relationships built between our agencies and the expertise of liaisons like Sgt. Josti are critical to ensuring Massachusetts is prepared to respond when it matters most. Thank you, Sgt. Josti, for your years of service, your partnership, and your dedication to the Commonwealth. Congratulations on your retirement, and best wishes for this next chapter!

Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed September 2026 as Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts! 📢 Over the next several weeks, MEMA and other emergency management partners will share vital tips to help you and your family stay safe during disasters and emergencies. ✔️ Learn more at #ReadyMA#

Even though we haven't seen many tropical storms this year, we are now in peak hurricane season, which lasts from mid-August to mid-October. This is when warm ocean waters are most likely to support tropical storms forming. 🌀 While forecasters predict there will be fewer hurricanes this year, it only takes one storm to bring dangerous conditions and cause extensive damage. 🌊 So take a few minutes to make sure you are prepared in case disaster strikes! ✔️ Learn more: