Governor Deval Patrick's Budget Recommendation - House 2 Fiscal Year 2011

Governor's Budget Recommendation FY 2011

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency




Web Site:

www.mass.gov/mema

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private resources during emergencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to develop plans for effective response to all hazards, disasters or threats; trains emergency personnel to protect the public; provides information to the citizenry; and assists individuals, families, businesses and communities to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and man made.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 22C S. 64 Civil defense agency employees; appointment as special officers
St. 1950 C. 639 Civil Defense Act
St. 2000 C. 339 Interstate Emergency Management Assistance Compact

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