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Jul 17, 20201 min read

Developing a Cyber Incident Response Plan Presentation

A webinar on "Developing a Cyber Incident Response Plan" took place on Tuesday, July 14th. ." A copy of the presentation is available...

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Apr 28, 20203 min read

Application Periods are Open for Three Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs

APPLY NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANTS: FY 2020 COVID 19 - Supplemental (AFG-S): will close on Friday, May 15, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time FY...

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Apr 22, 20201 min read

Centralized Information for Frontline Workers

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office launched a website with centralized information for frontline workers on PPE, testing,...

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Apr 17, 20202 min read

Distribution of KN95 Respirator Masks to All Law Enforcement and Firefighters

The Baker-Polito Administration, through the COVID Command Center and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, is pleased to...

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Apr 17, 20202 min read

Application Period: FY19 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Available

FEMA states: The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 SAFER Grant application period is now open and will close on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET....

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Apr 8, 20201 min read

Be advised. Guidance for requesting PPE

Message from MEMA: Please see below for who is responsible for Healthcare PPE and who what PPE MEMA is responsible for....

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Retired Council Member Jeff Wilson Named Fire Chief Emeritus

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Mar 2, 20201 min read

Retired Council Member Jeff Wilson Named Fire Chief Emeritus

Congratulations to our recently retired Council member, Jeff Wilson, on his new title - Fire Chief Emeritus of the Sutton Fire...

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LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE GEAR

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Feb 27, 20201 min read

LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE GEAR

Congratulations to the six MA Fire District 14 communities in the Central Region, Hopedale, Milford, Northborough, Shrewsbury,...

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Upcoming Cyber Security Training for Local Governments

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Jan 27, 20201 min read

Upcoming Cyber Security Training for Local Governments

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council has partnered with the Office of the Inspector General's MCPPO Program and Anna...

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Jan 13, 20201 min read

CRHSAC TECC Training Equipment Cache Now Available

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council recently completed a project that funded the purchase of Tactical Emergency...

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Jan 3, 20201 min read

FY2020 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Annouced

The Availability of Grant Funds for the State Fiscal Year 2020 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CNSGP) has been posted....

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Oct 17, 20191 min read

Ed McNamara, Founding Member of CRHSAC, Retires from CMEMSC and CRHSAC

Ed McNamara wrapped up over 15 years of service to the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council earlier this month, as well as...

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Sep 6, 20191 min read

Stay Safe in Preparations for Hurricane Dorian

Be advised of impending rain associated with Hurricane Dorian arriving late tonight into Saturday AM. Heaviest winds and rain will be...

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Aug 12, 20191 min read

CRHSAC Hosts LSU's LASER Training at North High in Worcester

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council, in partnership with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), hosted a...

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Jun 17, 20191 min read

Amtrak PTER Training Held 6/15/19

The Amtrak Police and Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council hosted the Passenger Emergency Response Training this Saturday,...

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Jun 3, 20191 min read

CRHSAC Annual Newsletter

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council's Annual Newsletter is now available! Take a look and see what the Council has been...

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Course Announcement: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

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May 23, 20191 min read

Course Announcement: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

MEMA is offering the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program, an intermediate-level course that provides a comprehensive overview...

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Training Opportunity: Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response (PTER) Training

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May 22, 20191 min read

Training Opportunity: Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response (PTER) Training

The Central Region Homeland Security Council and the Amtrak Police are pleased to announce a unique training opportunity: the Passenger...

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MEMA 2019 All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Conference

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May 15, 20191 min read

MEMA 2019 All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Conference

MEMA has announced their annual All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Conference. It will be held June 18-19 at the Best Western Royal Plaza...

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Apr 3, 20191 min read

Special Training Opportunity: Fundamentals in Grants MGMT

FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate and EOPSS are pleased to announce an offering of the Fundamentals of Grants Management course for...

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