Massachusetts Graduates 27 New Firefighters
The Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, 50 days long over 10 weeks, certified its latest class of recruits.
Massachusetts Weather and Disaster News
Weather and disaster in Massachusetts runs on storm systems, natural events and emergency response, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes safety alerts, infrastructure damage assessments and state declarations.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Do you trust local and state officials to fairly weigh residents' concerns over shared water sources?
Water Authority Drops Quabbin Withdrawal Plan
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has abandoned its proposal to draw 20 million more gallons per day from Quabbin Reservoir.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you support your local government investing more to improve climate resilience and reduce insurance costs?
Massachusetts Awards Grants for Floodplain Management
The state funding supports technical assistance for communities to join a voluntary flood insurance incentive program.
Emergency Response
Massachusetts Equips Hazmat Teams With Radiation Detectors
The State Fire Marshal's Office has issued new safety equipment to 200 technicians to better detect hazardous threats.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Do you typically adjust your boating plans when marine weather warnings are issued in your area?
Massachusetts Issues Coastal Gale Warning
The National Weather Service has issued marine warnings for coastal waters due to high winds and dangerous seas.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you think flooding from heavy rain is getting worse in your area?
Heavy Rain Floods Falmouth and Brockton Streets
Downpours on Friday caused major flooding across parts of Massachusetts, including Falmouth and Brockton.
This section follows major storm events, emergency declarations, recovery efforts and public safety guidance. It reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where weather patterns impact residents differently. Seasonal shifts in coastal storms and inland conditions define the risks that most often require state intervention. Infrastructure resilience and the speed of emergency resource deployment are the two factors that recur most frequently during major events.