Boston OEM

Boston OEM

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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) oversees emergency preparedness and response programs for the City of Boston.

OEM is tasked with emergency preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation programs for the City of Boston as well as the management of projects funded by US Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding on behalf of the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR).

05/29/2026
Photos from Mayor Michelle Wu  吳弭's post 05/29/2026
05/04/2026

Tomorrow the Environmental Protection Agency will be conducting an aerial flyover in preparation for upcoming special events in and greater Massachusetts!

Photos from Boston OEM's post 04/20/2026

Throughout today’s Marathon our team was also present at key public safety coordination points!

Photos from Boston OEM's post 04/20/2026

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

04/15/2026

Boston middle school students this is your moment! Boston’s Office of Emergency Management, is now accepting submissions for the Art for a Change Climate Showcase. Inspired by our Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), this open call invites students to explore real climate challenges and turn their ideas into powerful works of art that imagine a safer, more resilient future.

Apply through the link below and be part of a citywide movement using creativity to drive climate awareness and action.

Open to Greater Boston middle school students
Selected artwork will be featured at Boston City Hall Galleries!



Link to submission - https://cityofbostonartsandculture.submittable.com/submit

Photos from Boston OEM's post 04/14/2026

The Office of Emergency Management is updating its Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from people who live or work within the City.

Your feedback will help inform how the City prepares for natural hazards, prioritizes mitigation actions, and strengthens resilience across communities.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and support future planning efforts.

Take the survey: tinyurl.com/BostonNHMP-Survey

Learn more: boston.gov/NHMP

Photos from Boston OEM's post 04/07/2026

Today kicks off our three day cross agency Integrated Emergency Management Course in partnership with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!

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Location

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Boston City Hall, Room 204
Boston, MA
02201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm