City of Boston Office of Emergency Management

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).

08/12/2024

Our team also had the pleasure of joining the Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Association's Annual Community Event over the weekend to engage with residents!

08/12/2024

Yesterday, our team had a blast engaging with community at in Hyde Park!

08/07/2024

We joined BPD and other public safety partners for this year! Thank you for all you do to keep safe!

08/07/2024

We joined BPD and other public safety partners for National Night Out this year! Thank you Boston Police Department (Official) for all you do to keep safe!

08/01/2024

A Heat Advisory has been declared in August 1 through August 3rd! Visit https://ow.ly/I7sR50SPj7Y to read the full press release.

For Heat safety tips and how to visit boston.gov/heat !

07/30/2024

Did you know its ? Visit boston.gov/emergency to learn how you can be prepare for storm hazards in !

07/30/2024

Did you know it’s ? Visit boston.gov/emergency to learn how you can prepare for storm hazards in !

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/18/2024

This week we attended Northeastern University City & Community Engagement Heat Break community events to inform people of ways to ! The next event will be at the Tobin community center from 2-4PM on 7/24!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/16/2024

With a Heat Emergency in make sure you are taking steps to stay cool! Visit Boston.gov/heat for safety tips to help you

07/14/2024

Mayor Wu has declared a Heat Emergency in July 15 through July 17! Visit Boston.gov/heat to learn about cooling resources in the City and heat safety tips to help you !

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/13/2024

Our team is engaging with residents at the MEM Bumpin Burger & Basketball sizzler! Thank you and community partners for hosting an amazing event!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/13/2024

Our team is engaging with residents at the MEM Bumpin Burger & Basketball sizzler! Thank you Boston Harbor Now and community partners for hosting an amazing event!

07/13/2024

As a result of today’s storm we could see some flooding in the Boston Area! Here are some flood safety tips to follow! Safety

07/13/2024

As a result of today's storm we could see some flooding in the Boston Area! Here are some flood safety tips to follow! Safety

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/11/2024

One of our Misting Tents supported today’s Summer Celebration at White Stadium and the community loved it!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/11/2024

One of our Misting Tents supported today's Summer Celebration at White Stadium! The community loved it!

07/11/2024

If you have to go out during the Heat Advisory make sure you don't leave children or pets in the car!

07/11/2024

If you have to go out during the Heat Advisory make sure you don’t leave children or pets in the car!

07/11/2024
Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/10/2024

With a Heat Advisory declared in , know the signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke in addition to what actions you can take!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/10/2024

With a Heat Advisory declared in know the signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke in addition to what actions you can take!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 07/10/2024

Today we graduated our first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class for the City of Boston in over 12 years! Congratulations to all of our graduates led by Nancy Smith from our office!

07/09/2024

Mayor Wu has announced a Heat Advisory in July 9th through July 12th!

Check out the full Press Release : https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-wu-urges-caution-warm-weather-forecasted-throughout-week

Visit boston.gov/heat for resources and safety tips on how to !

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 06/25/2024

Last week our team supported the championship parade with misting tents and engaged with residents at ! We also held our last in person CERT training for our first CERT cohort in 20 years!

Photos from City of Boston Office of Emergency Management's post 06/19/2024

Today our team was out setting up misting tents to support heat relief at BHA/BCYF/BPS and other agencies for the week!

06/18/2024

Here are some helpful tips to over the next couple of days!

06/18/2024

Congratulations on winning !! Congratulations to Jaylen Brown !!🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

The Boston Celtics are the 2023-24 NBA Champions!

06/14/2024

Today, we demonstrated our new misting towers with Boston Fire Department !

06/13/2024

Here is one of our misting tents that our staff set up to support the Condon School !

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