August 31st 2023.
Gov. Maura Healey took decisive action on Thursday to address the influx of migrants from other countries, activating up to 250 members of the National Guard to provide basic services at emergency shelter hotels.
The executive order applies to locations where there is no contracted service provider, and the Guard members will be assigned to hotels to ensure the basic needs of families are met. The administration is also launching regional rapid response teams to oversee the shelter sites and address any concerns that may arise.
With 6,000 families in emergency shelters, Gov. Healey has declared a state of emergency due to the rapidly rising number of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts.
"We need all hands-on deck to meet this moment and ensure families have access to safe shelter and basic services," Healey said Thursday. "We're grateful to the brave men and women of the National Guard for stepping up to help us ensure that every family in emergency shelter has their needs met, including access to food, transportation, medical care, and education."
The Guard's role is to provide support while the administration looks for a more permanent staffing solution. Major General Gary Keefe, the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard, said, "Our role in the response to the ongoing housing crisis will expand to leverage our multitude of robust and adaptable capabilities in emergency and domestic operations to help those in need."
It's clear that Gov. Healey is taking this matter seriously and doing all she can to ensure families have access to the services they need. Her decision to activate the National Guard is an important step in providing relief to those affected by the influx of migrants.
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