Gov. Healey declares state of emergency in Mass. ahead of blizzard
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Key Points:
- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard expected to hit Sunday night, with forecasts of up to 2 feet of snow, wind gusts up to 75 mph, and coastal flooding.
- State agencies and local municipalities are actively preparing for the storm, and residents are urged to avoid travel during the blizzard.
- Employers are encouraged to allow remote work or keep employees home on Monday, as the most dangerous travel conditions are anticipated late Monday morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour.
- By Sunday midday, many school districts had canceled Monday classes, and most flights departing Boston Logan Airport were canceled due to the storm.
- The situation is developing, and
