Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness
The Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness (MOEP) coordinates the City's homeland security and emergency management programs. MOEP's Mission is to enhance the City of Boston and Metro-Boston Homeland Security Region's capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major emergencies.
Working in close partnership with Boston's public safety and public health agencies, MOEP plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, conducts training exercises and drills, and performs other services to support the City's overall preparedness. MOEP follows an all-hazards approach, preparing for emergencies of different types - whether they be natural or man-made.
Working in close partnership with Boston's public safety and public health agencies, MOEP plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, conducts training exercises and drills, and performs other services to support the City's overall preparedness. MOEP follows an all-hazards approach, preparing for emergencies of different types - whether they be natural or man-made.
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H1N1 Influenza
The City is working closely with state and federal health officials to increase surveillance and will continue to monitor the situation closely.Boston Public Health Commission Info »  Center for Disease Control Info » World Health Organization Info » |
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National Threat Level
The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow.
The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Learn the few simple steps to keep you safe online!
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Shelter Finder Beta
The READYBoston Shelter Finder will assist Bostonians in identifying, mapping, and providing directions by foot, car, or public transportation to their nearest Neighborhood Emergency Center. Find out the closest Neighborhood Emergency Center to your home
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Family Preparedness Planner Beta
The READYBoston Preparedness Planner is a new interactive and personalized tool to assist Bostonians in creating their emergency plan and kit! Create your plan now
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Two Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) beginning this Fall!
Sign up to volunteer today to become an important part of Community Emergency Response Team.
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Boston Creates Business Continuity with the Private Sector
Read Fire Commissioner Roderick Frasier’s article in Emergency Management Magazine.
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The City of Boston was declared StormReady® on May 20, 2009 by the National Weather Service
Alerts through StormReady® will allow the city government to respond quicker to potentially dangerous storms. This is another proactive initiative by the city to increase public awareness around personal and community readiness.
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