Emergency Management
We coordinate emergency management, emergency preparedness, and homeland security planning for the City of Boston.
Our mission is to enhance the City's capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major emergencies.
Contact
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime
Our AlertBoston system is for residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Boston. We'll notify you by phone, text, or email in the event of an emergency. By enrolling in AlertBoston, you're taking an important step to keep you and your family safe.
You can select different languages for alerts in our form. If you would like alerts through TDD/TTY devices, please contact us at 617-635-1400 or oem@boston.gov.
Ready Boston
ReadyBoston is a City-wide community emergency preparedness initiative.
Emergency Maps
MapsSee a map of the emergency shelters in the City of Boston.
View a map of the different levels of hurricane evacuation zones in the Boston area.
About our department
Working in close partnership with Boston's public safety and public health agencies, our department:
- plans and prepares for emergencies
- educates the public about emergency preparedness
- conducts training exercises and drills, and
- performs other services to support the City’s preparedness.
We follow an all-hazards approach, preparing for various types of emergencies – whether they are natural or man-made.
We also manage the Boston Emergency Operations Center, which facilitates planning and aid in the aftermath of a disaster. The center is made up of a staff of professionals and liaisons from City public safety agencies. Learn more about our work.
Emergency resources
ResourcesMeet the chief
Meet the chief
