The National Weather service has declared a High Wind Watch later Wednesday night into early Thursday morning] High Wind Watch is in effect later Wed night into early Thu morning for westerly wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. Tree damage and power outages are expected.

Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot. Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

This moment calls for all of us—government, nonprofits, individuals, philanthropy, and business—to come together for our community. Boston doesn’t back down. We stand together to take care of our neighbors.

If the Trump administration allows SNAP benefits to expire, 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits that contribute $30 million to our small businesses and grocery stores. The majority of Boston’s SNAP recipients are seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire. In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors. If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.

Tomorrow SNAP benefits are set to expire. That means 140,000 Boston residents could lose vital food benefits. If you need assistance with groceries, or paying bills, or if you’re looking to donate please visit Boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help ! #ReadyBoston ##federalshutdown

We are live at Boston City Hall to share resources for our residents at a time of intense and entirely preventable need, and announcing that @boston.gov and @bostonfdn.bsky.social have launched a fund to help residents pay for groceries and other basic needs.

Call 3-1-1 to report downed wires and severe flooding #ReadyBoston

Here a few storm weather safety tips to keep in mind! If you are driving be sure to drive with extra caution ⚠️ #ReadyBoston

Check out the National Weather Service’s weather forecast for the week ! 👀 like there is a good chance of ☔️ towards the end of the week #ReadyBoston

Today we engaged with community members at the Mattahunt Urban Wildlife ribbon cutting event hosted by @bostonenviro ! #ReadyBoston

Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address. Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families. Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS

Power Outages can happen for a number of reasons, here are some ways you can be prepared! #ReadyBoston

Today we are engaging with businesses regarding how they can take steps to become more sustainable at the Small Business Resource fair at BCYF Roslindale Community Center! ReadyBoston

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the City of Boston during emergencies? Join our Boston CERT team today at Boston.gov/Cert! #ReadyBoston

Here are some statistics about active shooter incidents and what you can do to be prepared! #ReadyBoston

5 Day Forecast] Sunny and beautiful weather is on tap for today. Another frontal system brings more showers to the region late tonight into Wednesday morning. This will be followed by mainly dry and cool weather Thursday into early next week. Per @NWSBoston

Here are the agencies that you can and should report a cyberattack to! #ReadyBoston #Boston #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 1) www.ftc.gov 2) www.irs.gov (under Resolve Issue tab at bottom) 3) www.fbi.gov/investigate/...

Don’t forget! TOMORROW, Oct. 21st, at 5:30 PM, our Office of Housing Stability is hosting a FREE in-person legal clinic for Boston renters and landlords at the Grove Hall Branch Library. Get your housing legal questions answered, RSVP here: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU. #KnowYourRights

We asked young people in Boston about mental health, mentorship, and more in our Youth Speaks Boston needs assessment. Learn what they had to say at boston.gov/youth-speaks.

Are you feeling the weight of the world and don’t know where to turn for help? Always remember if you need mental health support you can call 9-8-8 no matter the time of day! #youarenotalone #ReadyBoston

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Here are some tips for steps you can take before a cyberattack happens! #ReadyBoston

Visit Boston.gov/cert to begin the online training portion in preparation for in person training! For assistance email [email protected]! #ReadyBoston

Sign up for AlertBoston today and learn how to prepare for emergencies in #Boston by visiting Boston.gov/emergency! #ReadyBoston

If you see a flooded street turn around, don’t drown! For more flood related safety tips visit boston.gov/flooding ! #ReadyBoston

With a coastal flood watch in place here are some flooding safety tips! Visit Boston.gov/flooding for more helpful tips! #ReadyBoston

Come on down to Ready Boston Field Day and learn how you can be prepared for emergencies in Boston! #ReadyBoston

Tomorrow from 11AM-3PM we will be hosting our annual Ready Boston Field Day Event for National Preparedness Month! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!

For ⚠️National Preparedness Month⚠️, start building an emergency go-bag for situations that may require you to leave your home! Visit Boston.gov/emergency for more helpful preparedness tips!#ReadyBoston #NPM

Come out and learn life saving skills with EMS and Boston CERT this Saturday for our first of two Ready Boston Field Day events ! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday ! #ReadyBoston

Today our team stood up the EOC at City Hall in support of the Preliminary Municipal Election! #ReadyBoston

Need some help figuring out what to put in your emergency kit ? Visit www.boston.gov/departments/... for a full list of items! #NPM25 #ReadyBoston

For National Preparedness Month we are hosting two Ready Boston Field Days! The first 100 ppl to each event will receive a free starter go bag! For more information visit Boston.gov/Fieldday! #ReadyBoston #NPM

During heavy rain storms stay off the roads as much as possible. If you are on the road drive slowly and with extra caution ⚠️

Here are some things to consider when making an emergency plan click the link www.boston.gov/departments/... to get started! #NPM25 #ReadyBoston

September is National Preparedness Month #Boston! The time is now to make sure you are prepared for any emergency by having an emergency plan, building a kit, and being signed up for AlertBoston! Visit Boston.gov/emergency for tips on how to do all 3! #ReadyBoston #NPM25

Don’t miss the biggest 🚨Emergency Preparedness⚠️ events in #Boston on Sept 13th & September 25th! Visit Boston.gov/Fieldday to register today and get more information! #ReadyBoston

Our Mobile Command Vehicle and EOC are activated for today’s Caribbean Carnival! #ReadyBoston

Our Fun Fests continue TODAY, Thursday, August 14 at BCYF Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury. Food, music, lots of activities and info about the center. All free! 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn more at Boston.gov/BCYF.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) put out an update regarding this year’s hurricane/tropical storm season outlook click the link to see their update : www.noaa.gov/news-release... Learn how you can be prepared in #Boston at Boston.gov/hurricane !

Today our office in collaboration with the Boston Election Department hosted a multi-agency Election Table Top Exercise to prepare for our upcoming Municipal Elections 9/9 and 11/4 ! #BostonVotes

We are 30 days out from our first of two Ready Boston Field Days in recognition of National Preparedness Month! Make sure you register at Boston.gov/Fieldday ! #ReadyBostkn

During a heat emergency anyone can visit any of Boston’s Cooling Centers to #BeatTheHeat! Visit Boston.gov/heat to find a cooling center near you !

@mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a heat emergency from Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13, due to the current weather forecasts. Visit boston.gov/heat to learn how to stay safe and cool while the heat emergency is active.

Join our Boston CERT team at today’s 4th Annual Heatwave event to learn CPR ⛑️and Stop the Bleed 🛑🩸 🛑!!#ReadyBoston

3 steps we encourage everyone to take in order to prepare for flooding is get insurance, know your zone, and monitor the forecast! Visit Boston.gov/flood for more safety tips! #ReadyBoston

September is National Preparedness Month and our office is hosting two #ReadyBoston Field Day events Sept. 13 & 25! This is a great opportunity for all to learn how to be prepared for any emergency, life saving skills, and more! Register now at Boston.gov/fieldday !

Are you signed up to recieve Boston Emergency Alerts? Sign up now at Boston.gov/alertboston ! #ReadyBoston #BeInformed

If you’re driving and you see a flooded street turn around! Visit Boston.gov/flooding for more helpful tips! #ReadyBoston