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Office of Emergency Management

Our mission is to enhance the City of Boston's capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major emergencies.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates emergency management and homeland security programs for the City of Boston.  OEM's mission is to enhance the City of Boston and Metro-Boston Homeland Security Region's (MBHSR) 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, OEM 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. OEM follows an all-hazards approach, preparing for emergencies of different types – whether they be natural or man-made. 

  • Fire

    Fire

    To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. This is why it is so important to learn about fires and how to protect yourself and your family.

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    Sign Up For ALERTBoston

    ALERTBoston is the city’s emergency notification system.  Being alerted to an emergency is an important step in being prepared.  You could be at home, at work or on the road.  ALERTBoston will reach you with the information you need when you need it.  Take a few minutes to sign up and get emergency alerts on your phone, by email, or text messages.  Remember: In an emergency, an ALERTBoston is a safer Boston.

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  • Family Preparedness Planner

    Family Preparedness Planner

    The Family Preparedness Planner is an interactive tool to help individuals and families create a personalized emergency plan and kit. Start your planning today.

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  • See a listing of upcoming Emergency Management events.

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News & Press Releases »

Videos & Multimedia »
  • Whittier St Health Center Ribbon Cutting
    The grand opening ceremony of the Whittier Street Health Center in Roxbury.Watch Video »
  • First Night 2012
    A public safety press conference.Watch Video »

Preparedness Tools

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