FloodViewer Mapping Tool
The Flood Viewer has been developed as an informational tool for the Cambridge community to assess climate change threats from flooding and to prepare for it by implementing specific strategies. . It is recognized that projected flood information presented in the Flood Viewer are based on climate change scenarios that are drawn from the best available science but involve ranges of uncertainty. The provided flood information will need to be revisited frequently to ensure that our community preparedness efforts continue to reflect updated projections specific to local climate change.
Assistance
The City of Cambridge Relief and Recovery Programs, the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Zero-Interest Loan program for small businesses, CDBG-CARES Act and ARPA programs are distributing over $6.6 million to Cambridge small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.
State Launches Nursing Home Family Resource Line
To assist families throughout the Commonwealth, the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services launched a Nursing Home Family Resource Line on April 8. Through this dedicated telephone line, staff are connecting families of residents in nursing homes or rest homes with the information and resources they need.
Cambridge Jazz Festival
An impressive lineup of jazz artists, from emerging talents to Grammy-winning musicians take the stage at the Cambridge Jazz Festival, which is free and open to all.
Cambridge Jazz Festival
An impressive lineup of jazz artists, from emerging talents to Grammy-winning musicians take the stage at the Cambridge Jazz Festival, which is free and open to all.