MEMA

MEMA

@MassEMA

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. This account is not monitored 24/7, so for any emergencies please call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1

Framingham, Massachusetts · http://www.mass.gov/mema

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Congrats to Barnstable Cty Sheriff’s CERT for honorable mention in 's 2012 Preparedness Awards

Learning more about using social media in emergencies here at MEMA with with many of our response partners

While preparedness month is ending, emergency preparedness is a year round process. Do something monthly to get more prepared.

Massachusetts Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters () provides info on other volunteer opportunities.

If you have a well that uses electricity, fill your bathtub with water prior to an emergency for use in a power outage

Have a preparedness party! Invite friends or family over to talk preparedness tips, build a kit and make a plan together

Remember Fluffy and Fido! Build a pet emergency kit. Click here for a what should be in your kit:

Review your insurance policy annually and make necessary changes – renters too! Better to have updated before a disaster.

In an emergency, cell voice networks may not work. Make sure everyone in your family knows how to text

Be sure you know your workplace emergency plan, including multiple ways to exit your building

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