Emergency Management

The Shrewsbury Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is responsible for the coordination of all emergency response disaster operations.

The Agency is linked to the state through Area III of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and takes direction from the Area III Sector Director. The Shrewsbury Local Emergency Planning Committee is fully certified by MEMA.

News and Announcements

MEMA Offers Precautions for Extreme Cold Weather
Published: 02/01/2010
Framingham, MA – "As we enter a period with extremely low temperatures and wind chills in the forecast, we all must take precautions to minimize the dangers presented by such severe weather," stated Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency D...
Preparation by Special Needs Citizens for Emergencies
Published: 01/28/2010
Steps to take now to be better prepared when you are forced to remain in your home for several days during severe weather conditions.
Get a Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed
Published: 08/29/2009
September is National Preparedness Month. Take a few moments to read the following information so that you and your loved ones are prepared in an emergency.
SEMA on Channel 30
Published: 01/29/2009
The first SEMA Roundtable is now showing on the Government Access channel 30. Learn about our CERT program.
Shrewsbury Declared StormReady
Published: 02/21/2008
The top goal of StormReady is to prepare communities with an action plan that responds to the threat of all types of severe weather. To this end, Shrewsbury town officials, and the StormReady Program Local Advisory Board consisting of three Meteoro...