This page covers weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery efforts surrounding major events in Boston. Reporting follows emergency declarations, incident damage, local responses and ongoing safety guidance.
WalletHub's ranking of nearly 70 U.S. metro areas places Boston tenth overall, with Atlanta named the top cold-weather destination.
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Would you consider spending the winter holidays in Boston?
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Is now a good time to prepare your home for the upcoming cold season?
Residents should prepare for mid-30s temperatures Wednesday morning and coastal splash-over during afternoon high tides.
Emergency crews pulled several residents from a building fire in Boston early Thursday morning.
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Should residential buildings in your area prioritize installing climate-resiliency upgrades like battery backups?
The 110 Peterborough St. apartment building will install solar power and battery backup to support residents during outages.
A recent storm damaged several residence halls and the Warren Towers dining facility on campus.
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Is utility infrastructure maintenance in your community getting better or worse?
A significant water main break on Federal Street caused localized flooding near South Station.
Regular subjects here include storm tracks, flood prevention, emergency management protocols and the impact of severe heat on infrastructure. Coverage spans the city and the communities around it. Seasonal coastal patterns influence when and where these events occur, requiring constant monitoring of the harbor and low-lying areas. The effectiveness of flood defenses and the speed of recovery efforts remain the primary drivers of this reporting.
