President Obama issues Disaster Declaration

"Today President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This declaration will clear the way for federal assitance for homeowners, businesses and municipalities affected by the June 1 tornadoes and storms. My office will be working with residents and the appropriate agencies to ensure this aid get to those who most need it in Western Mass." - Senator Gale D. Candaras

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Tornado Relief Information

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has opened Three Storm Assistance Centers to consolidate all available services in one place. Representatives from state agencies will be on site to help residents meet their immediate health, human service, housing and employment needs. These centers are located at:

Springfield: Department of Transitional Assistance, 95 Liberty Street, Springfield, 413-858-1000

Monson/Palmer: Department of Developmental Service Central/West Regional Office, 171 State Avenue, Palmer,

413-283-3411 or 1-800-323-3123

Southbridge: Department of Transitional Assistance, 1 North Street, Southbridge, 508-765-2400

Please call MEMA at 2-1-1 for other assistance.

Other information provided by MEMA available here

 

Emergency Shelters

The Red Cross is operating emergency shelters at the following locations:

MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, for families with children and people who are medically compromised.

Friends of the Homeless shelter, 769 Worthington Street, Springfield, for individuals.

 

Debris Removal Information

Springfield residents are encouraged to place all tree debris on the tree belt for pick up. Small building materials should be placed in bags or barrels and placed curb side. Pick up dates and times are not specific.

Other Springfield specific information can be found here

Wilbraham residents are encouraged to place all tree debris on the tree belt for pick up. The town will remove tree debris. Pick up dates and times are not specific.

 
 

 

 

 

 

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