Victim Assistance dilutes as Boston Medical Boston Bombing aftermath Mass Resiliency Center Closes
Boston, MA: The Mass Resiliency Center, located at the Boston Medical Center, established for the Boston Bombings survivor closed August 31, 2017. Kermit A Crawford, Executive Director, wrote the following: Today is the last day of the Massachusetts Resiliency Center (RC). We began this journey in July, 2014, with commitment…
Boston EMS mourns the passing of Captain Robert Y. “Sarge” Haley
IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN ROBERT Y. HALEY. Boston, MA: August 29, 2017 - Boston EMS mourns the passing of Captain Robert Y. "Sarge" Haley, one of the most respected and influential members of the department. Often seen wearing khakis, a bullet-lined belt, and polo shirt, Haley had a demeanor that commanded…
Dig Into Climate Ready Boston
Boston, MA: Climate change gets up close and personal with the City of Boston's educational map explorer tool -- you can now explore what the impacts of our changing climate will look in your neighborhood. This tool allows you to learn more about the data layers used in the Climate Ready Boston recommendations…
Hurricane Preparedness
Having an emergency supply kit is an essential component of personal and family preparedness Emergency kits should include essentials items that will help sustain you and your family for up to three days in the event you are isolated in your home without power during disaster. First, think about essential…
Strong Preparedness for a Hurricane – 4 Hour Near Miss of Boston, Super Storm Sandy 2012 Claimed 286 Lives.
ATLANTIC STRONG - Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas. How to Prepare for a Hurricane explains how to protect yourself and your property, and details the steps to take now so that you can act quickly at a time when…
Terrorist Explodes Bomb Outside Manchester England Arena Concert Killing 22
Manchester, UK: ISIS terrorist exploded a bomb at Manchester Arena as a concert ended 5/22/2017. The suicide bomber caused destruction of a public area outside the concert area where arena tickets and vendor goods were for sale. Thousands of unaccompanied children were attending. Reports of at least 22 killed and over…