Low Risk Massachusetts  ·  Hurricane / Winter Storm

Burlington MA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  MASSACHUSETTS

4 / 10
Threat Score
Population
28,794
Elevation
190
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Winter Storm
County FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Burlington in Middlesex County north of Boston faces low but real disaster risk from hurricane remnants and severe winter storms. The town hosts major technology companies along Route 128 creating critical infrastructure emergency considerations. New England winter storms can cause extended power outages and dangerous ice storm events. Hurricane remnants occasionally produce significant rainfall across the Boston suburbs affecting local waterways.

// 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

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score4 / 10   Low
Primary HazardHurricane / Winter Storm
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations6
Last Major EventIda 2021

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (781) 270-1600
Evacuation RoutesI-95 I-93 MA-2 US-3
Elevation190 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Middlesex County MA
Massachusetts · Hurricane / Nor'easter
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5/10
Moderate Risk

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