With the onset of the 2009 Hurricane Season (June 1 to November 30), Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be continually promoting Hurricane Preparedness through weekly news releases highlighting key issues relative to the New England Hurricane Season. Tufts' Public Safety department has prepared some resources for hurricane preparedness:
- Hurricane Preparedness Tips for households, families and/or individuals
- Hurricane Planning Checklist (PDF format) for Tufts departments
MEMA has prepared a weekly schedule of Hurricane Season Topics as indicated below. Visit MEMA for more information.
| Week of June 1 | Beginning of Hurricane Season |
| Week of June 8 | New England Hurricanes of Note |
| Week of June 15 | Family Hurricane Preparedness |
| Week of June 22 | Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane |
| Week of June 29 | Power Outages during a Hurricane |
| Week of July 6 | Evacuation for a Hurricane |
| Week of July 13 | Sheltering in Place during a Hurricane |
| Week of July 20 | Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan |
| Week of July 27 | Inland Flooding from a Hurricane |
| Week of August 3 | Hurricane Challenges for People Requiring Additional Assistance |
| Week of August 10 | Protecting Your Pets during a Hurricane |
| Week of August 17 | Preparing Your Business for a Hurricane |
| Week of August 24 | Preparing Your Boat for a Hurricane |
| Week of August 31 | After the Storm |
