The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is asking residents to prepare for unexpected weather events later in the season, including tropical storms and hurricanes. Massachusetts maintains a “Hurricane Safety Tips” website to help individuals “be prepared for tropical storms and hurricanes. How to Prepare for Severe WeatherThe state recommends assembling a standby emergency kit for climate-related emergencies. In case of flooding, the state recommends elevating items in basements, unplugging sensitive equipment, moving cars from flood-prone areas, and remaining off the roads during states of emergency. The Sun notes that certain areas of Massachusetts, including Lowell, are especially vulnerable to flooding from hurricanes or other catastrophic storms.