Gov. Baker Raises National Guard Activation to 5,000 Military Personnel

BOSTON – Today, April 10, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized the activation of an additional 3,000 military personnel of the Massachusetts National Guard to support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response.

This order raises the total authorization to up to 5,000 members statewide, who may be tasked with supporting requests from state agencies for equipment, logistics, warehousing and related duties.

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Local cities, towns and state agencies should submit requests for support through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

The activation reflects Governor Baker’s statutory authority to activate the Massachusetts National Guard under state active duty to provide necessary assistance to state and municipal civilian authorities.

National Guard was in Natick earlier this week at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare and was at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham today, helping with testing of senior living facilities.

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