Boston's Best Resources For Emergency Preparedness
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 820-2000
www.mass.gov
Whether you are preparing for a coming blizzard or a widespread power outage, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is geared toward preparing for and responding to natural disasters. MEMA can help you and your family devise an evacuation plan, put together a disaster supply kit and come up with an emergency communications plan. Because Boston is located within 50 miles of two nuclear power plants, MEMA is also ready for the possibility of a radiological emergency. Do not underestimate the power of nature; learn from MEMA how to prepare for floods, drought, hurricanes, storms, power outages and extreme temperatures.
785 Albany St.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 343-1370
www.bphc.org
The DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness offers programs and classes that provide training and exercises for dealing with hazards and disasters. While some of the classes offered are targeted toward first responders, other programs are available for the community. With programs such as "Pathways to Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Household for an Emergency" and "Beyond National Preparedness Month," the DelValle Institute can help you and your family get ready for any emergency. These classes teach basic preparedness, as well as making a solid plan, building a survival kit and getting involved in the procedures. The institute even breaks down preparedness for children, pets, seniors, disabled persons and those with medical needs.
Code Red First Aid and Safety
22 Elizabeth Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 671-0130
www.coderedfirstaid.com
Code Red First Aid and Safety provides first aid and safety supplies, as well as classes for CPR, first aid, Chokesaver, AED and evacuation procedures. With items for purchase such as first aid kits, biosafety and spill kits, trauma kits and burn treatments, you will be well prepared for any coming disaster. The Code Red organization also offers classes on CPR, first aid, AED, pediatric first aid, basic life support and bloodborne pathogens. Choose from either the classroom setting or take online classes in the comfort of your own home.
Carpathia Group, Inc.
6 Brigham St.
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 719-1669
www.carpathiagroupinc.com
Carpathia Group, Inc. helps individuals plan for an emergency. The agency works with you and your family to come up with a customized solution for possible disasters. By determining an individual's personal risk factor for natural disaster, Carpathia Group, Inc. can put together a plan using exercises based on risk analysis. Practicing an emergency plan before you need one will help you implement the plan when it is actually needed.
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272 Friend St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-9242
www.hiltonstentcity.com
Once you know what needs to go into your emergency kit, you'll need to actually go out and purchase those items. At Hilton's, you will find items such as tents, boots, knives, water bags, lanterns and backpacks. Whether you need emergency items for a blizzard or hurricane, Hilton's Tent City has them. The store offers first aid kits, flashlights, ponchos, snow boots and much more. There's a bargain basement featuring below-retail prices where you can probably find a number of the items you're looking for.
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Nicole Adams resides on the South Shore of Massachusetts. She is a freelance writer specializing in animal welfare. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
