From child care providers to airports to offices that process Social Security and work with veterans, federal agencies in Western Massachusetts and organizations that rely on federal dollars here say a federal shutdown would not immediately affect their operations.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is setting up base in Western Massachusetts as they urge people to prepare for the tropical storm hitting Massachusetts.Hurricane Lee,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/complacency-cannot-happen-here-fema-urges-preparedness-as-hurricane-lee-passes-cape-islands/">Read More</a>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be stationed at Westover Air Reserve Base in preparation for Hurricane Lee as it approaches the coast of New England.
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