Suffolk County and Boston face growing hurricane and storm surge risk. Boston Harbor's geography amplifies storm surge from Atlantic hurricanes. Sandy caused significant coastal flooding in 2012 though the city was spared a direct hit. Boston sits at the forefront of sea level rise concerns on the East Coast with chronic tidal flooding already affecting coastal neighborhoods. A direct major hurricane strike would be catastrophic.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 32 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Sandy (2012) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 6–7 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (617) 635-1400 |
| Emergency Shelters | 38 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-93 North, I-90 West, US-1 North, MA-3 South |
// County Profile
| County | Suffolk County MA |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Population | 803,907 |
| Area | 58 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Massachusetts Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.