MEMA again hosted the Public Safety Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) for the running of the Boston Marathon.
Beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Monday April 18, over 220 individuals representing more than 60 local, regional, state, federal, private and volunteer agencies and organizations staffed the MACC for the duration of the event.
Although the 30,000 runners dealt with temperatures in the 70’s for part of the race, a relatively low number of participants needed care from medical personnel and stations along the course and at the finish line.
Approximately 1,100 runners sought attention in the 26 medical tents along the course, with an additional 1,500 receiving medical care in the medical tents at the finish line.
Approximately 150 runners were transported by ambulance to local hospitals.
The MACC successfully connected local, state and federal emergency operations centers and command posts to provide and maintain situational awareness and a common operating picture, facilitate multi-jurisdictional decision making, and ensure effective communication and coordination between the Boston Athletic Center and public safety personnel across the eight host cities and towns.
Bron: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
