Boston Emergency Management
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The official Bluesky account for the City of Boston's Emergency Management Department. We coordinate emergency management, emergency preparedness, and homeland security planning.
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The National Weather service has declared a High Wind Watch later Wednesday night into early Thursday morning] High Wind Watch is in effect later Wed night into early Thu morning for westerly wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. Tree damage and power outages are expected.
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The National Weather service has declared a High Wind Watch later Wednesday night into early Thursday morning] High Wind Watch is in effect later Wed night into early Thu morning for westerly wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. Tree damage and power outages are expected.
Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot.
Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections
Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot.
Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections
Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections
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This moment calls for all of us—government, nonprofits, individuals, philanthropy, and business—to come together for our community.
Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.
Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This moment calls for all of us—government, nonprofits, individuals, philanthropy, and business—to come together for our community.
Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.
Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.
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If the Trump administration allows SNAP benefits to expire, 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits that contribute $30 million to our small businesses and grocery stores.
The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.
The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If the Trump administration allows SNAP benefits to expire, 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits that contribute $30 million to our small businesses and grocery stores.
The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.
The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.
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Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
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If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
Tomorrow SNAP benefits are set to expire. That means 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits.
If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown
If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown
October 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Tomorrow SNAP benefits are set to expire. That means 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits.
If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown
If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown
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We are live at Boston City Hall to share resources for our residents at a time of intense and entirely preventable need, and announcing that @boston.gov and @bostonfdn.bsky.social have launched a fund to help residents pay for groceries and other basic needs.
SNAP Press Conference - October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We are live at Boston City Hall to share resources for our residents at a time of intense and entirely preventable need, and announcing that @boston.gov and @bostonfdn.bsky.social have launched a fund to help residents pay for groceries and other basic needs.
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Call 3-1-1 to report downed wires and severe flooding #ReadyBoston
Here a few storm weather safety tips to keep in mind! If you are driving be sure to drive with extra caution ⚠️ #ReadyBoston
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Call 3-1-1 to report downed wires and severe flooding #ReadyBoston
Here a few storm weather safety tips to keep in mind! If you are driving be sure to drive with extra caution ⚠️ #ReadyBoston
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Here a few storm weather safety tips to keep in mind! If you are driving be sure to drive with extra caution ⚠️ #ReadyBoston
Check out the National Weather Service’s weather forecast for the week ! 👀 like there is a good chance of ☔️ towards the end of the week #ReadyBoston
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Check out the National Weather Service’s weather forecast for the week ! 👀 like there is a good chance of ☔️ towards the end of the week #ReadyBoston
Today we engaged with community members at the Mattahunt Urban Wildlife ribbon cutting event hosted by @bostonenviro ! #ReadyBoston
October 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today we engaged with community members at the Mattahunt Urban Wildlife ribbon cutting event hosted by @bostonenviro ! #ReadyBoston
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Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address.
Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.
Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.
Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address.
Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.
Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.
Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
Power Outages can happen for a number of reasons, here are some ways you can be prepared! #ReadyBoston
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Power Outages can happen for a number of reasons, here are some ways you can be prepared! #ReadyBoston
Today we are engaging with businesses regarding how they can take steps to become more sustainable at the Small Business Resource fair at BCYF Roslindale Community Center! ReadyBoston
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today we are engaging with businesses regarding how they can take steps to become more sustainable at the Small Business Resource fair at BCYF Roslindale Community Center! ReadyBoston
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the City of Boston during emergencies? Join our Boston CERT team today at Boston.gov/Cert! #ReadyBoston
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the City of Boston during emergencies? Join our Boston CERT team today at Boston.gov/Cert! #ReadyBoston
Here are some statistics about active shooter incidents and what you can do to be prepared! #ReadyBoston
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Here are some statistics about active shooter incidents and what you can do to be prepared! #ReadyBoston
5 Day Forecast] Sunny and beautiful weather is on tap for today. Another frontal system brings more showers to the region late tonight into Wednesday morning. This will be followed by mainly dry and cool weather Thursday into early next week. Per @NWSBoston
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
5 Day Forecast] Sunny and beautiful weather is on tap for today. Another frontal system brings more showers to the region late tonight into Wednesday morning. This will be followed by mainly dry and cool weather Thursday into early next week. Per @NWSBoston
Here are the agencies that you can and should report a cyberattack to! #ReadyBoston #Boston #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
1) www.ftc.gov
2) www.irs.gov (under Resolve Issue tab at bottom)
3) www.fbi.gov/investigate/...
1) www.ftc.gov
2) www.irs.gov (under Resolve Issue tab at bottom)
3) www.fbi.gov/investigate/...
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Here are the agencies that you can and should report a cyberattack to! #ReadyBoston #Boston #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
1) www.ftc.gov
2) www.irs.gov (under Resolve Issue tab at bottom)
3) www.fbi.gov/investigate/...
1) www.ftc.gov
2) www.irs.gov (under Resolve Issue tab at bottom)
3) www.fbi.gov/investigate/...
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Don’t forget! TOMORROW, Oct. 21st, at 5:30 PM, our Office of Housing Stability is hosting a FREE in-person legal clinic for Boston renters and landlords at the Grove Hall Branch Library. Get your housing legal questions answered, RSVP here: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU. #KnowYourRights
October 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Don’t forget! TOMORROW, Oct. 21st, at 5:30 PM, our Office of Housing Stability is hosting a FREE in-person legal clinic for Boston renters and landlords at the Grove Hall Branch Library. Get your housing legal questions answered, RSVP here: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU. #KnowYourRights
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We asked young people in Boston about mental health, mentorship, and more in our Youth Speaks Boston needs assessment. Learn what they had to say at boston.gov/youth-speaks.
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We asked young people in Boston about mental health, mentorship, and more in our Youth Speaks Boston needs assessment. Learn what they had to say at boston.gov/youth-speaks.
Are you feeling the weight of the world and don’t know where to turn for help? Always remember if you need mental health support you can call 9-8-8 no matter the time of day! #youarenotalone #ReadyBoston
October 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Are you feeling the weight of the world and don’t know where to turn for help? Always remember if you need mental health support you can call 9-8-8 no matter the time of day! #youarenotalone #ReadyBoston
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Here are some tips for steps you can take before a cyberattack happens! #ReadyBoston
October 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Here are some tips for steps you can take before a cyberattack happens! #ReadyBoston
Visit Boston.gov/cert to begin the online training portion in preparation for in person training! For assistance email bostoncert@boston.gov! #ReadyBoston
October 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Visit Boston.gov/cert to begin the online training portion in preparation for in person training! For assistance email bostoncert@boston.gov! #ReadyBoston
Sign up for AlertBoston today and learn how to prepare for emergencies in #Boston by visiting Boston.gov/emergency! #ReadyBoston
October 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Sign up for AlertBoston today and learn how to prepare for emergencies in #Boston by visiting Boston.gov/emergency! #ReadyBoston