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.
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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
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
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
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/...
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 [email protected]! #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 [email protected]! #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
If you see a flooded street turn around, don’t drown! For more flood related safety tips visit boston.gov/flooding ! #ReadyBoston
October 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you see a flooded street turn around, don’t drown! For more flood related safety tips visit boston.gov/flooding ! #ReadyBoston
With a coastal flood watch in place here are some flooding safety tips! Visit Boston.gov/flooding for more helpful tips! #ReadyBoston
October 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
With a coastal flood watch in place here are some flooding safety tips! Visit Boston.gov/flooding for more helpful tips! #ReadyBoston
Come on down to Ready Boston Field Day and learn how you can be prepared for emergencies in Boston! #ReadyBoston
September 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Come on down to Ready Boston Field Day and learn how you can be prepared for emergencies in Boston! #ReadyBoston
Tomorrow from 11AM-3PM we will be hosting our annual Ready Boston Field Day Event for National Preparedness Month!
For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!
For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tomorrow from 11AM-3PM we will be hosting our annual Ready Boston Field Day Event for National Preparedness Month!
For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!
For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!
For ⚠️National Preparedness Month⚠️, start building an emergency go-bag for situations that may require you to leave your home! Visit Boston.gov/emergency for more helpful preparedness tips!#ReadyBoston #NPM
September 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For ⚠️National Preparedness Month⚠️, start building an emergency go-bag for situations that may require you to leave your home! Visit Boston.gov/emergency for more helpful preparedness tips!#ReadyBoston #NPM
Come out and learn life saving skills with EMS and Boston CERT this Saturday for our first of two Ready Boston Field Day events ! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday ! #ReadyBoston
September 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Come out and learn life saving skills with EMS and Boston CERT this Saturday for our first of two Ready Boston Field Day events ! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday ! #ReadyBoston
Today our team stood up the EOC at City Hall in support of the Preliminary Municipal Election! #ReadyBoston
September 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Today our team stood up the EOC at City Hall in support of the Preliminary Municipal Election! #ReadyBoston