Governor Baker has proclaimed September as Emergency #Preparedness Month in MA. Find the official press release and copy of the proclamation here. During the month of September we will be posting resources to help the region prepare for emergencies at work and at home. Check back in for tips on how to be prepared!
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NTSB Final Report from the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
For those who are interested, please find below the full report from the NTSB from the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions related to the affected communities and municipalities Full report here: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2019-PLD18MR003-BMG-abstract.pdf Also there is in interesting article below about the event in the attached newsletter: https://www.flipsnack.com/osdsocialmedia/buy-the-way-september-october-2019-fcilosa3x.html
The Summer Heat is Here!
As you are all aware summer is in full force the next few days. This is a reminder that if you need anything please page the Region 3 Duty Officer at 978-946-8130. I have attached a copy of the Weather Related Waiver for Transport to Emergency Shelters and Cooling Centers that was recently issued by the Office […]
Employment in 3B – Coalition Coordinator
Please see below the RFP for a coalition coordinator. The deadline to submit applications is 22 June 2018 REQUEST-FOR-PROPOSALS-COALITION-COORDINATOR
Lowell Community Health Center Measles Response
Below is a link to a great article about our one of HMCC partners, Lowell Community Health Center, and their response to Measles exposure this past fall. “When Measles Arrives: Breaking Down the Anatomy of Containment”
2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Below is some valuable information from our partners at MEMA on hurricane preparedness! June 1st marked the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season which runs through November 30th. While the majority of tropical storms and hurricanes that have impacted New England occurred during the months of August and September, now is the time to begin preparing […]
Region 3 HMCC conducts Regional HVA
The Region 3 HMCC staff held a workshop with 60 stakeholders to conduct a Regional Hazzard Vulnerability Assessment on 30 April 19 at the Beverly Task Force. The workshop was followed by a tour of the NERAC Beverly cache site where stakeholder learned what resources are available to request. The HMCC staff is working to […]
IMPORTANT! Water main break in Region 3 Communities
There has been a report of a water main break of a 48″ high pressure line in Stoneham affecting 100k residents in the Stoneham Area (Stoneham, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Woburn, Winchester) Water has been rerouted, and MWRA advising residents to not wash clothes if water appears brown. There is no boil order in effect. If […]
Emergency Risk Communication Class Opportunity
The Local Public Health Institute is announcing the date of May 28th 2019 for the next Emergency Risk Communication class. Designed to serve as a bridge between basic risk communication training and Public Information Officer training, this course will help prepare anyone involved in emergency management to be an effective part of a risk communication team. Target audience […]