Hurricanes can cause extended power outages, flooding, and blocked roads. Make sure your emergency plans address the needs of all of your family members, including seniors, children, individuals with access and functional needs, and pets. Be prepared to shelter in place for at least 72 hours. Shelter-in-Place Plan - Make sure your family has a plan to shelter in place, which includes stockpiling items you will need to stay comfortable while you are at home.Evacuation Plan - Create a family evacuation plan that details where you will go, how you will get there, what you will bring, and what you will do with your pets.Communications Plan - Create a family communications plan so you can stay in touch and find each other in an emergency.It’s important to have plans in case your family needs to take action before or during a storm: Find out if you live, work or vacation in a hurricane evacuation zone by visiting the ‘Know Your Zone’ interactive map located on MEMA’s website at Make an Emergency Plan It is important to note that even areas not directly along a coastline may be at risk for storm surge flooding during a tropical storm or hurricane. If evacuations are necessary because of an approaching tropical storm or hurricane, local or state officials will use the hurricane evacuation zones to call for people living, working or vacationing in these areas to evacuate. These zones, designated as Zone A, Zone B and Zone C, identify the areas of coastal communities that are at risk for storm surge flooding from tropical storms or hurricanes. Massachusetts has established hurricane evacuation zones in each of the state’s coastal communities. “Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect the entire state, and history has shown that these powerful storms can cause deadly storm surge, heavy inland rainfall and flooding, and destructive winds which can devastate a region. “All residents should prepare for the impacts of a tropical storm or hurricane,” said MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz. “While Massachusetts has been spared in recent years from direct hurricane landfalls, it only takes one storm in a season to create major impacts,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Dan Bennett, “In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, & Maria showed the catastrophic destruction that Atlantic hurricanes can cause.” “We encourage residents take the actions necessary to improve preparedness in the event of a major storm or other type of disaster.” “MEMA actively works with our communities in Massachusetts and partners across all levels of government to enhance our readiness for the next hurricane or major storm,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Planning ahead will help mitigate damage to your property, better protect your family, and reduce the burden on public safety personnel in an emergency situation.” “It is never too early to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane,” said Governor Charlie Baker. Governor Baker Proclaims “Hurricane Preparedness Week”įRAMINGHAM, MA – Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed July 15-21, 2018 to be Hurricane Preparedness Week to emphasize the Commonwealth’s vulnerability to tropical storms and hurricanes and the importance of preparing for the impacts that hurricanes and tropical storms can have on the state’s residents, homes, businesses and infrastructure.
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