City of Boston Emergency Management

Official Twitter account for the City of Boston's Office of Emergency Management. Account not monitored 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies.

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Tomorrow the Environmental Protection Agency will be conducting an aerial flyover in preparation for upcoming special events in #Boston and greater Massachusetts!

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Boston middle school students this is your moment! Boston’s Office of Emergency Management, is now accepting submissions for the Art for a Change Climate Showcase.

Link to submission - https://t.co/9EZJnoNgVj that imagine a safer, more resilient future.

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

The Office of Emergency Management is updating Boston's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from people who live or work in the City. Share your experiences to help guide how the City prepares for future hazards.

Take the survey: https://t.co/DxohDkKUbD

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Today kicks off our three day cross agency Integrated Emergency Management Course in partnership with @fema and @cisagov ! #ReadyBoston

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Firefighters quickly contained the fire in the attic at 190 Lexington st. East Boston & stopped it from traveling to the attached homes on either side. There are no injuries to report, 7 residents displaced ⁦@RedCrossMA⁩ help with housing. The cause is under investigation

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Firefighters working at a large brush fire in the woods at Victoria Heights Rd Hyde Park

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Firefighters have gone through multiple air tanks working at this smokey fire

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Companies still battling the 4 alarm fire on West St.

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Firefighters continue to chase the fire across the attic roof .Firefighters are attacking the fire using multiple ground and aerial ladders. Thick black smoke continues pour from the house.

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

All firefighters have been ordered to out off the 3rd floor. A 4th alarm has been ordered.

[NWS Boston @NWSBoston]

🌨️Rain changes to wintry mix/snow in portions of region early this AM before steady precip ends. Minor impacts to travel possible, mainly along/north of I-90.
🌨️Scattered snow showers/squalls possible afternoon/eve. Localized impacts possible for PM commute.
#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx

[NWS Boston @NWSBoston]

[Please Share] Calling all weather enthusiasts! We'll be kicking off our 2026 SKYWARN Storm Spotter training program in April!
📍Classes are FREE & open to the public.
Our first class is in Putnam early next month. For more information & to register visit https://t.co/tMpYq02wOs

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Join us today at 1:30 for Roundtables to Reslience with our partners at CATCH Heat!

Register at : https://t.co/glTbgct1lY

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

On March 23,2026 Boston CERT is hosting two Virtual Information Sessions! Register now at https://t.co/gcWuTOUcYm!

[MBTA @MBTA]

Red Line: All trains are temporarily bypassing Broadway Station due to heavy crowds for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Passengers can utilize free shuttle buses from South Station or exit at Andrew Station.

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Today our EOC is partially activated for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebrations happening across Boston! #ReadyBoston

[City of Boston Emergency Management @AlertBoston]

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:30PM-2:30PM EST
for an engaging discussion: CATCH Heat.

We’re pleased to welcome Patricia Fabian, ScD, Associate Director at the Institute for Global Sustainability at Bostone University.

Registration Link: https://t.co/lPAg8ROY05

[Boston Public Works @BostonPWD]

As the snow transitions to sleet & freezing rain, our crews & contractors are treating roadways across the city. This mix of precipitation is expected to last through the night, so take extra caution if you’re traveling. For all your winter resources: https://t.co/WgOfYr3Wks

[City of Boston @CityOfBoston]

Due to the ongoing snow emergency and continued snow removal in the City of Boston, all Boston Public Schools will remain closed through Tuesday, February 24, and school is cancelled for the day.

[Boston Public Works @BostonPWD]

⚠️ High winds and heavy snow are causing whiteout conditions. Please stay home & avoid the roads. If travel is unavoidable, drive slowly & be aware of others walking or shoveling in our neighborhoods. Thank you for looking out for one another. Stay warm. Stay safe.