Baker-Polito provides emergency response plan for about 50 migrants

BARNSTABLE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Baker-Polito Administration announced an update on Sunday regarding the shelter and humanitarian support that is bei...

September 19, 2022
12:24 AM

BARNSTABLE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Baker-Polito Administration announced an update on Sunday regarding the shelter and humanitarian support that is being provided at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) for the migrants that arrived in Martha's Vineyard this week. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to lead the coordination efforts among state and local officials to ensure access to food, shelter and essential services for approximately 50 migrants. Governor Charlie Baker has activated up to 125 members of the Massachusetts National Guard as part of this Emergency Response Plan.

Emma Mccorkindale