During a public health emergency, Massachusetts will need the support of volunteers like you!
Medical and non-medical volunteers alike will be needed to respond locally, regionally, or across Massachusetts to:
ASSIST neighbors during natural disasters
SUPPORT public health when resources are stretched
IMPROVE community health by working to educate, prevent,
and prepare
MA Responds is the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's on
09/01/2022
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Take a few simple steps today to build a family emergency preparedness kit that’s right for you. Learn how: mass.gov/BePrepared
Be Prepared Massachusetts emergency preparedness resources for families, individuals, individuals with access or functional needs. and pets.
03/23/2021
A great highlight of the Metro East Medical Reserve Corps in their Vaccination efforts.
Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Play Key Role In COVID Vaccination Effort As more people in Massachusetts become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, the need for people to give the shots is growing.
12/24/2020
Have you heard? It's going to get windy! The strongest winds will be overnight Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, so make sure to charge your devices in case you lose power.
09/22/2020
Make your voice heard. Take the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey to share what your experience has been like through the pandemic. www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey
03/17/2020
09/09/2019
Join us at 11 AM TODAY here on our page (facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA) for a Facebook Live broadcast with our partners from the Department of Public Health & American Red Cross of Massachusetts about how to build an emergency kit and what to include.
09/03/2019
Residents Encouraged to Prepare During Emergency Preparedness Month - Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed September 2019 as Emergency Preparedness Month to encourage individuals and families to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
“Emergency Preparedness Month is an opportunity to prepare for the emergencies that may occur in communities across the Commonwealth,” said MEMA Director Samantha Phillips. “Recent tornadoes in July have shown the importance of receiving timely ...
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Residents Encouraged to Prepare During Emergency Preparedness Month Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed September 2019 as Emergency Preparedness Month to encourage individuals and families to prepare for emergencies and disasters
06/20/2019
04/30/2019
How to Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts
Wireless Emergency Alerts Save Lives!
Tornadoes and flash flooding can occur at any time of day. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone so you will be alerted in the event you’re in the path of a tornado, in an area of flash flooding or affected by other imminent threat.
http://Ready.gov/alerts
08/22/2019