MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT
JULY 28, 2014 12:00 PM
Tornado in Revere Area
· The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Revere just after 9:30AM this morning. Damage assessment is still ongoing in order to determine the maximum tornado intensity and the length and width of the damage path. This assessment is expected to be complete later this afternoon.
· Revere has experienced a large degree of damage as a result of this storm. NO major injuries or fatalities have been reported.
· Revere declared a local state of emergency. Revere officials are urging residents to remain off the roads and travelers to avoid the city until further notice.
· Current operational priorities in Revere include shutting down power to downed lines, removing trees from roadways for emergency vehicle access, and assessing building damage across the city.
· Local officials and social media are reporting overturned vehicles, downed trees and power lines, residential and commercial building damage (roof damage, partial structural damage), and localized flooding.
· Multiple streets are closed due to flooding and downed trees and power lines.
· Revere officials report that call volume to emergency services has begun to decrease.
· A shelter is being set up in Revere at the Rumney Marsh Academy located at 140 American Legion Highway.
· Revere has requested assistance for tree removal.
· MA State Police are assisting Revere Police with road closures, flooding, downed trees, and structural damage throughout Revere.
· A Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team is responding with a canteen to support responders in Revere.
· National Grid is on scene helping to clear trees and power lines.
· Chelsea and Everett have some damage but do not require assistance at this time.
Current Weather
· No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Massachusetts. There is the possibility of scattered thunderstorms later this afternoon.
MEMA Operations
· The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is operating at Level II (Partial Activation). Liaisons from MassDOT, DCR, DFS, DPS, ARC, and MA State Police are en route to the SEOC.
· MEMA liaisons have arrived in Revere and coordinating with local public safety officials.
· MEMA will disseminate additional Situational Awareness Statements as needed.
Stay Informed
· For additional information and updated forecasts, see www.weather.gov/boston (National Weather Service Taunton) or www.weather.gov/albany (National Weather Service Albany)
· Utilize Massachusetts Alerts to receive emergency notifications and information from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Massachusetts Alerts is powered by a free app (called ping4alerts!) that is available for Android and iPhones. To learn more about Massachusetts Alerts, and for information on how to download the free app (called Ping4Alerts!) onto your smartphone, visit: www.mass.gov/mema/mobileapp.
Online Resources:
For additional information and resources, visit:
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency at www.mass.gov/mema (Hurricane preparedness tips and other preparedness information are available through the “Hurricane” link on MEMA’s homepage).
MEMA Twitter: @MassEMA
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