272 Main Street | Townsend, MA 01469

Shirley Colt | Director | (978) 514-4244

Brian Kennedy | Deputy Director | (978) 660-1701

Who we are

We are all volunteers from different walks of life (teachers, nurses, HAM radio operators, firefighters, legal assistants, stay-at-home parents) – everyone has a talent to share and the biggest resource we can offer is our time.  If you are willing to give of some of your free time, we would love to have you join us.

What we do

The Townsend Emergency Management Agency ensures that our community is prepared to withstand, respond to and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters.

Our Motto

Plan; Prepare; Protect; Preserve

How can you get involved

All are welcome, simply come to one of our meetings, or reach out to one of our staff contacts.


Helpful Links

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Massachussetts Emergency Management Agency

Homeland Security

American Red Cross

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team

Disability Policy Consortium