5 Mass. towns declare state of emergency

State of Emergency Declared in Massachusetts
Five towns in Massachusetts have declared a state of emergency because of fires raging across the region.
Fires in Massachusetts cause 5 towns to declare a state of emergency. Here's where
Five towns have declared a state of emergency. They include Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers. More than 500 acres were scorched during a blaze this week at Boxford State Forest.
5 Mass. towns declare state of emergency over ongoing brush fires
Five Massachusetts towns have declared a state of emergency due to the continued fire activity across the state. Town officials in Boxford, Middleton, North Reading, North Andover, and Danvers announced that a state of emergency has been declared in their communities as of Thursday.
Nearly all of Massachusetts is in a critical drought, one step away from emergency
A map released by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper showed a “Level 3 - Critical Drought” persisting in all regions of the state with the exception of Cape Cod and the Islands.
How many people are in Massachusetts emergency housing assistance
As of November 18th, 7,172 families are in shelters, hotels or motels, 3,509 of that number entered Massachusetts as migrants, refugees, or asylum seekers. In western Massachusetts, around 743 families are being housed in emergency shelters.
Massachusetts towns declare emergency amid wildfires
North Andover and Middleton declare emergencies as wildfires burn over 500 acres, straining resources. Firefighters urge caution during Thanksgiving.
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SJC finds state housing office can’t require outside verification for families seeking emergency shelter
Amid a housing crunch and a migrant crisis, the decision could make it easier for homeless families in the state to secure emergency shelter.
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