Boston Emergency Management
@alert.boston.gov
The official Bluesky account for the City of Boston's Emergency Management Department. We coordinate emergency management, emergency preparedness, and homeland security planning.
boston.gov/emergency
boston.gov/emergency
Here is this weekend's latest forecast from the national weather service!
February 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Here is this weekend's latest forecast from the national weather service!
Yesterday, our CERT Team hosted our first Until Help Arrives course of 2026 at the Dewitt Center! #ReadyBoston
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Yesterday, our CERT Team hosted our first Until Help Arrives course of 2026 at the Dewitt Center! #ReadyBoston
Here are some snow shoveling tips to keep in mind! For more helpful tips on snow removal visit Boston.gov/snow !
January 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Here are some snow shoveling tips to keep in mind! For more helpful tips on snow removal visit Boston.gov/snow !
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Snowstorm updates with Clarence in Public Works 🌨️
Please stay off the roads during and after the storm so plows and first responders can work safely. Snow continues to fall fast and our teams are working around the clock.
If you see anyone outside who needs help, call 911.
Please stay off the roads during and after the storm so plows and first responders can work safely. Snow continues to fall fast and our teams are working around the clock.
If you see anyone outside who needs help, call 911.
January 26, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Snowstorm updates with Clarence in Public Works 🌨️
Please stay off the roads during and after the storm so plows and first responders can work safely. Snow continues to fall fast and our teams are working around the clock.
If you see anyone outside who needs help, call 911.
Please stay off the roads during and after the storm so plows and first responders can work safely. Snow continues to fall fast and our teams are working around the clock.
If you see anyone outside who needs help, call 911.
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Heavy snow is expected now through Monday morning. Please stay off the roads. Fewer vehicles improve safety for our equipment operators and first responders. A snow emergency and parking ban is currently in effect in the City of Boston.
boston.gov/snow-cars
boston.gov/snow-cars
January 25, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Heavy snow is expected now through Monday morning. Please stay off the roads. Fewer vehicles improve safety for our equipment operators and first responders. A snow emergency and parking ban is currently in effect in the City of Boston.
boston.gov/snow-cars
boston.gov/snow-cars
We encourage everyone to avoid traveling unless you have to! If you must drive in this weather here are some safety tips!
Visit boston.gov/snow for more safety tips!#readyboston
Visit boston.gov/snow for more safety tips!#readyboston
January 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM
We encourage everyone to avoid traveling unless you have to! If you must drive in this weather here are some safety tips!
Visit boston.gov/snow for more safety tips!#readyboston
Visit boston.gov/snow for more safety tips!#readyboston
Here is the most updated forecast from the National Weather Service regarding today’s snow storm!
January 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Here is the most updated forecast from the National Weather Service regarding today’s snow storm!
Here are cold weather safety tips you can use before and during extreme cold weather events! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold ! #ReadyBoston
January 23, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Here are cold weather safety tips you can use before and during extreme cold weather events! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold ! #ReadyBoston
During extreme cold temperatures know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold! #ReadyBoston
January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
During extreme cold temperatures know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia! For more cold weather safety tips visit Boston.gov/cold! #ReadyBoston
Tomorrow the National weather service is forecasting we will have a snow event in #Boston! We encourage all to prepare today! #ReadyBoston
January 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Tomorrow the National weather service is forecasting we will have a snow event in #Boston! We encourage all to prepare today! #ReadyBoston
Today at 1:30 we are excited to kick off our First Roundtable to Resilience of 2026 with William Spitzer!
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
January 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Today at 1:30 we are excited to kick off our First Roundtable to Resilience of 2026 with William Spitzer!
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
The Roundtables to Resilience series is part of Boston OEM’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Initiative, to bring together emergency managers nationwide to discuss topics related to community resilience. This month is on #YouthClimateResilience!
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The Roundtables to Resilience series is part of Boston OEM’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Initiative, to bring together emergency managers nationwide to discuss topics related to community resilience. This month is on #YouthClimateResilience!
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
Register today at lnkd.in/eqyRYEwE
While it doesn’t seem it now, the 2026 Boston Marathon will be here before we know it. Today we joined our local and state partners at the first public safety meeting at MEMA to kick off the planning for April’s race. #ReadyBoston
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
While it doesn’t seem it now, the 2026 Boston Marathon will be here before we know it. Today we joined our local and state partners at the first public safety meeting at MEMA to kick off the planning for April’s race. #ReadyBoston
Join us on Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-2:30 pm EST for an engaging discussion: Best Practices in Building Youth Climate Resilience.
Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%...
If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston
Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%...
If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Join us on Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-2:30 pm EST for an engaging discussion: Best Practices in Building Youth Climate Resilience.
Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%...
If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston
Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%...
If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston
Become a #Boston CERT member (18+) by completing 3 simple steps :
1️⃣ Register for both Online(12hrs) and In-Person Training(16 hrs) at Boston.gov/cert !
2️⃣ Complete both trainings
3️⃣🌟Graduate🌟
#ReadyBoston # BostonCERT
1️⃣ Register for both Online(12hrs) and In-Person Training(16 hrs) at Boston.gov/cert !
2️⃣ Complete both trainings
3️⃣🌟Graduate🌟
#ReadyBoston # BostonCERT
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Become a #Boston CERT member (18+) by completing 3 simple steps :
1️⃣ Register for both Online(12hrs) and In-Person Training(16 hrs) at Boston.gov/cert !
2️⃣ Complete both trainings
3️⃣🌟Graduate🌟
#ReadyBoston # BostonCERT
1️⃣ Register for both Online(12hrs) and In-Person Training(16 hrs) at Boston.gov/cert !
2️⃣ Complete both trainings
3️⃣🌟Graduate🌟
#ReadyBoston # BostonCERT
Our mobile command vehicle and team stationed at City Hall Plaza for First Night Activation! #ReadyBoston
January 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Our mobile command vehicle and team stationed at City Hall Plaza for First Night Activation! #ReadyBoston
A look back at some of the highlights of 2025 !
January 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
A look back at some of the highlights of 2025 !
Possible Snow Storm on Tuesday, check out the National Weather Service’s latest forecast! #ReadyBoston
November 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Possible Snow Storm on Tuesday, check out the National Weather Service’s latest forecast! #ReadyBoston
Today we hosted a Basic Shelter Operations Training through our Boston CERT program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center! #ReadyBoston
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Today we hosted a Basic Shelter Operations Training through our Boston CERT program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center! #ReadyBoston
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.