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MEMA's role is to coordinate all resources of
the Commonwealth to avert or combat the effects of disaster, either
natural or man-made.
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The Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency has an extensive website with infomation on
both the local and state levels.
Topics range from Emergency Infomation and Preparedness to Training
and Event News.
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Emergency Levels Explained
Level 1: Day-to-Day Emergency: Local response capability
can handle the situation. No assistance is required. Situation is
being monitored by the State.
Level 2: Minor Emergency: Situation intensifies.
Some State assistance may be required. The Executive Office of Public
Safety (EOPS) and the Governor's Office are notified.
Level 3: Major Emergency: Local response capabilities
are inadequate. Situation requires State response assistance and
possible Federal assistance. State Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
is activated. The Governor declares a State Of Emergency.
Level 4: Catastrophic Emergency: Widespread
threats to public safety exist. Large scale State and Federal response
and recovery assistance is required.
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