—From the air raid warnings and plane spotting activities of the 1940’s Office of Civil Defense to the “Duck and Cover” campaign of the 1950’s, to today’s All Hazards Emergency Planning led by the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management offices of today bear little resemblance to their predecessors.  These changes occurred, not only on a National basis, but here in Cohasset as well. 

Cohasset Emergency Management (CEMA) activities Since 2010:

—Built out an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

—Installed and maintain the municipal radio system for all departments except fire and police (115 radios)

—Executed a stand-by generator contract for critical buildings

—Establish stock pile of emergency supplies and equipment at the EOC

—Conducted annual drills/exercises to test our capabilities

—CEMA Staff attended various MEMA Trainings

—Established stock-pile of emergency supplies and equipment at EOC

—CEMA staff presented at two session MEMA 2015 Conference

—Entered into mutual agreement for sheltering with eight surrounding towns