City of Boston Nieghborhood Emergency Shelters Listing

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URL	http://hubmaps.cityofboston.gov/ready_boston/Search.aspx
City	Boston
State	Massachusetts
Country	USA
Resource type	Preparing for an emergency, Getting help after an emergency
Resource sub-type	Early Response, Government Resources, Health and Safety, Shelters/Lodging/Relocation/Evacuation
Types of emergencies handled	Earthquake; Severe weather; Urban fire, explosion, or bombing; Utility disruption; Solar storm/EMP attack; Meteorite/space debris; Civil disturbance; Chemical spill or release; Disease outbreak
Area(s) covered	Boston
Sorting Parameter	Boston

Listing of schools and community centers throughout Boston that serve as Neighborhood Emergency Centers.

Pre-designated Neighborhood Emergency Centers (NECs) are located throughout the City to provide various types of support services during an emergency. These Centers are designed to support a number of different functions, depending on the type of emergency. For example, they may serve as an emergency shelter, an evacuation pick up site, a distribution site (for personal supplies or medicine), or a cooling/warming center. NECs are typically located in community centers or schools, and are activated by the City should the need arise. All of the Centers are handicapped accessible. However, due to facility limitations, some NECs are unable to accommodate pets or have other restrictions.