昆士市設風雪救難基金 3/13將籌款

Storm Relief Fund Created; Special Event March 13 At Alba QUINCY – Mayor Thomas Koch and Ward 1 Councillor David McCarthy announced today the creation of a relief fund to benefit victims of the devastating March 2 storm highlighted by a community fund-raiser slated for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 hosted by Alba Restaurant owner Leo Keka. Donations may be made payable to “Quincy Storm Relief Fund” and mailed c/o Eastern Bank - B366, 34 Chapman Street, Quincy, MA 02170 or dropped at any Eastern Bank location. Monetary donations will also be accepted at the door of the fund-raiser. The fund will be administered by Quincy Community Action Programs. Flooding victims should call 617-657-5320 or e-mail quincystormrelief@qcap.org to begin a brief and confidential application process. The fund will be able to provide some immediate assistance. Benefit caps will be established. One-hundred percent (100%) of the fund proceeds will be used directly to help households. “Many members of our community are going through a terrible ordeal right now, and at the same time so many people want to step up and help. We hope this effort will provide a little immediate assistance to our neighbors at a time when they need it most,” said Mayor Koch and Councillor McCarthy in a joint statement. “We are tremendously grateful to Quincy Community Action Programs for offering their expertise and resources in administering the fund and to Leo for hosting the event. Neither had to be asked to help – they stepped up and offered. It is partners like them, and all the folks who have asked to help, that make Quincy such a special community.” The fund is being designed for victims hardest hit by the storm – those who suffered severe property damage; who may be displaced from their homes for a long period time; who lost personal and family belongings; and those in need of assistance for basic necessities. Fund administrators ask that those who may have only suffered multiple days of power loss to consider if they need the assistance. By the same token, people should feel comfortable asking for assistance, and that is why the benefits process will be confidential. Tuesday’s event will include food and entertainment, as well raffle and door prizes.

昨晚風雪讓35萬人家停電

(Boston Orange 整理報導) 麻州緊及管理局(MEMA)表示，風雪肆虐一晚後，麻州約有35萬戶人家停電，學校停課，州政府關門。

停電地區集中在屋斯特(Worcester)及大波士頓地區。最嚴重的是Essex郡，38%的用戶停電，其次是Middlesex郡有22%用戶停電。國家電網約有28萬用戶停電，Eversource約有6萬4000用戶停電。

上週五的那場風雪，不但下大雨，颳大風，沿海地區淹水，還讓45萬戶人家停電。這場風雪則讓95號州際公路一帶積雪盈尺，大波士頓也有好幾吋。波士頓公校及數所私立學校都停課了。

            麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)昨天(7日)晚上本來是宣佈州府員工可以延到早上11點再去上班，但今天(8日)一早6點半就更改決定，非緊急部門員工不必上班了。麻州法庭則會照正常程序運作。

            麻州地鐵(MBTA)會在綠線的河畔(Riverside)段，以及紅線的麥特潘(Mattapan)電車，會改用巴士轉接。屋斯特，費奇堡，羅爾及Haverhill等路線的通勤火車都有延誤狀況。

            波士頓是西部及北部的降雪總量比較高，馬伯洛夫(Marlborough)在昨晚凌晨1點半左右時，降雪量11.5吋，Leicester在晚上約11點時，有13吋。

氣象預報員表示，波士頓是大概會有3到6吋積雪。

今早6點半多時，麻州交通部已派出3062名鏟雪員工清理道路。氣象局表示，直到今日下午1點錢，薩福克郡一帶民眾仍須注意風雪情況。(9點58分更新)

Governor Baker Announces State Office Closures for Non-Emergency Executive Branch State Employees Thursday

Governor Baker Announces State Office Closures for Non-Emergency Executive Branch State Employees Thursday

BOSTON — Due to prolonged impacts of the ongoing winter storm, Governor Charlie Baker is announcing that all offices for non-emergency state executive branch employees will be closed today. Overnight, heavy snowfall and high winds have resulted in hazardous driving conditions.  With several communities experiencing power outages and downed trees, the administration is urging residents to stay off roadways and to use public transportation when possible.

The Baker-Polito Administration remains in close contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service, MassDOT and State Police to monitor the forecast. The MBTA Storm Desk will continue to monitor rail service throughout the storm and provide updates to commuters at www.MBTA.com/winter.

State Office Closures: State offices will be closed for all non-emergency, executive branch state employees on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

11 AM Delayed Start Time for Non-Emergency Executive Branch State Employees Thursday

Governor Baker Announces 11 AM Delayed Start Time for Non-Emergency Executive Branch State Employees Thursday

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker is announcing an 11 AM delayed start time for all non-emergency state executive branch employees tomorrow due to updated weather forecasts predicting snowfall rates to impact the morning commute. The delayed start will allow road crews time and space to plow streets impacted by the storm, and residents are encouraged to use public transportation when possible.

波士頓洪門致公堂慶新春 鑼鼓敬酒笑聲貫滿堂

洪門昆仲和洪青體育會的五頭瑞獅合影。(周菊子攝)

            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)波士頓洪門致公堂3月5日晚在帝苑大酒樓慶祝戊戌狗年新春，中外嘉賓及洪門昆仲，洪青子弟，約500多人歡聚一堂，觥籌交錯的噓寒問暖，酒酣耳熱的暢敘舊情，恩怨情仇此刻全在九霄雲外。

五頭瑞獅向出席群眾拜年。(周菊子攝)

             洪門致公堂是波士頓歷史最悠久的僑團之一，也是每年春宴時最熱鬧的社團。洪青體育會的金黃紅黑白五頭瑞獅出場，競相採青獻桔時的鑼鼓喧天，搶摘紮滿在大”洪”字上”綠鈔”後的滿天紅紙碎飄舞，全讓出席春節聯歡會的嘉賓們心情悸動。

麻州眾議員黃子安(右起)發表揚狀給波士頓洪門主席
陳偉雄，梅少華。(周菊子攝)

             會上，波士頓洪門致公堂主席陳偉雄，另一名首次出任主席的梅少華先後致歡迎，答謝詞。美國洪門致公堂總理白杰雄，紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處副處長陳銘俊，波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉，麻州眾議員黃子安，波士頓市議員愛德華費林(Ed Flynn)都應邀致詞。

             陳家驊祝願洪門秉持忠義團結精神，服務僑社。陳銘俊強調洪門與中華民國關係淵遠流長。歐宏偉感謝洪門支持僑委會的各項活動，並敦請經文處副處長陳銘俊代表僑委會委員長吳新興送上感謝狀給卸任主席鄺國添，以及賀函給兩名新屆主席陳偉雄，梅少華。

             黃子安及愛德華費林也分別代表州議會及市議會送上表揚狀。

波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪(右五)與波士頓僑教中心主任
歐宏偉(右一)，代表僑委會委員長吳新興送上"尊仁尚義"
掛軸。右二起，鄺國添，陳偉雄，伍伯和，阮振強，
梅少華，陳國漢，余麗媖，阮偉昌。(周菊子攝)

             波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪當晚因另有公幹，後來才趕到會場。他代表僑委會送上一幅”尊仁尚義”對聯，向洪門致賀。

             在洪門秘書陳國漢擔任司儀的這聯歡會上，洪門也依照傳統的送上”利是”給中華廣教學校，僑立學校，王氏青年會，亞裔青年協會(YES)，以及Shriners Barn醫院等非牟利機構，聊表洪門支持善舉之心。

             今年到會的洪門兄弟嘉賓，有從紐約來的美國洪門致公總堂總理李偉強、白杰雄、總監堂李柱燊、總堂財政袁燦章，總外交許健生，已退休的李卓彬，以及紐約洪門兄弟等多人。

             波士頓洪門的自家兄弟，包括家在波士頓，但人常在海外的副盟長謝仲安，已遷居香港的余共才，都專程趕回來參加每年一度的大聚會。

波士頓市議員愛德華費林致詞。左起，鄺國添，陳偉雄，
陳國漢，梅少華。(周菊子攝)

              洪門元老伍伯，監堂阮振強，外交專員司徒彥鏗，總外交專員陳光劍，曾任波士頓洪門主席的李厚鵬，司徒宗達，阮偉昌等人也都當然在座。

                當晚的餘興節目由甄若矛率領的星樂隊包辦，曾燕琴，趙寶玲，胡凡等人穿著色彩豔麗，造型搶眼的晚禮服演唱，更是令晚會增色不少。(圖片已於6日發表)

波士頓市議員愛德華費林(Ed Flynn)送上表揚狀給波士頓
洪門主席陳偉雄，梅少華。(周菊子攝)

陳偉雄(左)和卸任主席鄺國添(右)搭檔時合作無間。
(周菊子攝)

星樂隊的四美圖。右起，曾燕琴，胡凡，甄若矛夫人，
趙寶玲。(周菊子攝)

波士頓洪門敬酒。(周菊子攝)

波士頓洪門新主席梅少華(前右)向總堂財政袁燦章(左)
等人敬酒。(周菊子攝)

嘉賓合影。(周菊子攝)

嘉賓合影。

星樂隊合影。(周菊子攝)

星樂隊合影。前為領隊甄若矛。(周菊子攝)

洪門五獅。(周菊子攝)

Baker-Polito Administration to Open Resource Recovery Centers for Coastal Storm Survivors

Baker-Polito Administration to Open Resource Recovery Centers for Coastal Storm Survivors

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced Resource Recovery Centers will open later this week in Quincy and Marshfield and will provide enhanced services and programs to meet the needs of homeowners, tenants and others who were impacted by last week’s coastal storm. Disaster survivors who are not able to go to one of the Resource Recovery Centers will be able to call Massachusetts 2-1-1 for access to the same disaster recovery programs that will be available through the physical Resource Recovery Centers. Volunteers will be available through voluntary organizations to help clean out damaged homes.

“We are opening these Resource Recovery Centers to ensure the people whose homes were damaged by last week’s severe coastal flooding have access to the resources they need to get back on their feet,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The Centers and Massachusetts 2-1-1 will be set up in Quincy and Marshfield to serve our coastal communities in need, and we are grateful that volunteers are willing to pitch in to visit damaged areas to clean up debris in homes and businesses.”

“The response to last week’s storm would not be possible without the hard work and cooperation between the Commonwealth, MEMA, the National Guard, volunteers and all those impacted by this storm and we are grateful for their ongoing commitment to keep Massachusetts safe,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Many communities and their residents are still recovering from last week’s major coastal storm and we hope these new resources will ease the recovery process and help people get back on track.”

“Many government and non-profit organizations have worked tirelessly in the response and recovery from the historical coastal storm,” said Secretary of Public Safety Dan Bennett. “Our key partners at Massachusetts 2-1-1, the American Red Cross and Massachusetts Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters have helped organize these recovery resources for those impacted by the storm.”

“These Resource Recovery Centers are one stop shopping to access an array of services from the state and non-profit organizations that may be needed after a disaster,” said MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz. “A disaster survivor can go into a resource recovery center, or call 2-1-1, to be connected to service organizations that can assist those in need.”

Resource Recovery Centers

MEMA and the American Red Cross, working collaboratively with local emergency managers, will open two regional Resource Recovery Centers to support disaster survivors.  Based on input from coastal communities, one center will open Thursday afternoon in Quincy (to serve the greater Quincy/Hull area), and a second center in Marshfield (to serve the greater Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury area) will open on Saturday. Disaster survivors from any of the communities along the Massachusetts coastline are welcome in these regional centers. 

Each Resource Recovery Center will be staffed by representatives of key local and state agencies, the American Red Cross and Salvation Army and disaster relief organizations affiliated with Massachusetts Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). State agencies include the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Division of Insurance (DOI).

Quincy Recovery Resource Center

Schedule: Thursday March 8 & Friday March 9, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Address: 1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA

Marshfield Recovery Resource Center

Schedule: Saturday March 10 & Sunday March 11, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Martinson Elementary School, 167 Forest St., Marshfield, MA

Virtual Recovery Assistance

MEMA, the American Red Cross, and Massachusetts 2-1-1 will activate the 2-1-1 information line as a virtual Resource Recovery Center beginning on Thursday March 8^th. Disaster survivors will be able to call 2-1-1 to access disaster services from state agencies, private non-profits and the MA VOAD, similar to the services that will be available in the physical Resource Recovery Centers. 

Homeowners and tenants of flooded homes will also be able to request volunteer support from VOAD agencies to help clean out their damaged homes by calling 2-1-1 or visiting a Resource Recovery Center.

警方公佈報告 溫徹斯特慘案華裔兇手患精神病多年

(Boston Orange整理報導)溫徹斯特(Winchester)警方今日(週三)公佈報告，上個月在圖書館刺死一名22歲女子的行兇華裔，疑因精神病，過去6年來，已進出警局不下20多次。

那些報告記載了姚傑瑞(譯音，Jeffrey Yao)和警方的頻繁接觸，以及他的各種讓人揣揣不安，奇怪又有威脅性的行為，包括他威脅著要自殺，要求別人殺死他等。那些報告暗示了姚傑瑞在接受治療，但並未詳述精神病院怎麼處理他。

溫徹斯特警察局局長Peter MacDonnell表示，那些報告肯定會促使整個社會討論精神病問題。

                        現年23歲的姚傑瑞，在2月24日踏進溫徹斯特公共圖書館，手持10吋長獵刀，刺死了22歲的醫學院學生Deane Kenny Stryker。律師J.W. Carney Jr.指他長期患有精神病，辯稱無罪，法庭諭令不得保釋。

                      溫徹斯特警察局有關姚傑瑞的報告，早從2012年就開始了。他在溫徹斯特高中的同學，也因為他行為反常，有所警覺。當2012年2月姚傑瑞在社交媒體上發出有關射殺的貼文，包括造成2007年維琴尼亞理工大學32人被槍殺慘案的兇手，趙承熙的錄影帶宣言時，就向校長舉報過。

                    根據那些報告，學校曾要求姚傑瑞遞交心理醫師認為他在學校會安全的文件。

            報告還說，姚傑瑞後來不再維持個人的衛生清潔，可以一連幾星期，甚至幾個月穿同一套髒了的連帽衣，很暖和的襯衣，卡其褲。他身上滿是頭皮屑，還顯然的手指甲也幾個月沒剪了。

                 但是學校行政人員搜查了姚傑瑞的儲物櫃，沒發現任何不好的東西。警察搜查姚傑瑞，也只在他襯衣口袋裡找到些腐爛的水果皮，沒有讓人憂慮的地方。

            在警察報告中，一名兒童心理醫師認為姚傑瑞對他自己或其他人都沒有威脅性，馬上就讓他回學校了。

                      2013年11月13日時，在姚傑瑞的父母說他拿著一把6吋不鏽鋼刀，半夜在屋裡遊蕩後，溫徹斯特警察把姚傑瑞送進了溫徹斯特醫院的急救部門，

昆士市今晚8點起實施風雪停車禁令

Snow Emergency Parking Rules

Snow emergency parking rules will be in place beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Residents may park on the ODD numbered side of non-emergency neighborhood streets, but should always park in driveways if available. Parking is prohibited on all designated emergency arteries. Click here for a complete list of emergency arteries. Residents on side streets posted permanently as one-side parking should park on the side always allowed. Cars parked in violation of emergency rules or impede snow plowing operations pose a public safety risk, and WILL BETOWED. Regardless of parking rules, vehicles determined to be in obstruction of snow removal or emergency vehicles are subject to towing if not moved. For assistance, residents can use the City’s snow request application at snowhotline@quincyma.gov or call the DPW's snow operation hotline at (617) 376-1927. The potential for minor flooding in the wake of last week’s storm exists for the overnight tide on March 8. For flood-related assistance, call (617) 376-1910. Residents in coastal areas should take appropriate precautions and monitor weather reports. ALWAYS call 911 in an emergency. The forecast calls for high winds, which creates the potential for downed tree limbs and power lines. If you lose power, call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 or visit their Outage Central page at https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Storms-Outages/. For updates and emergency notices, please tune to Quincy Access Television; follow the City of Quincy’s Facebook page or via Twitter @CityofQuincy.

波士頓公校3月8日停課 MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER STORM

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER STORM

Boston Public Schools are closed, City buildings will be open; residents encouraged to plan accordingly when traveling

BOSTON - Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City's continued preparations for the winter storm, which is expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow with most snow accumulating after 8pm tonight and ending around 6am Thursday morning. A winter storm warning will be in effect until 1pm Thursday afternoon. Sustained winds of 10-20MPH are expected throughout the duration of the storm, with wind gusts up to 40MPH. Updates: Boston Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, March 8. All Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers will be open on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., including stand-alone centers and school-based sites. City Hall and all libraries will be open tomorrow, and all employees should report to work. Sidewalks should be shoveled by 3 hours after dawn tomorrow, at about 9:15 a.m. "As always, safety is our number one priority. We are encouraging residents to stay off the roads, assist the elderly and disabled, and be sure to use caution during the cold weather," said Mayor Walsh. "Please remember to abide by safety guidelines, call 3-1-1 with any questions, and be safe." Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads, and take public transportation if needed. Emergency personnel who need transport, such as doctors and nurses, are encouraged to call 3-1-1 to be connected. Boston Public Works has 30,000 tons of rock salt ready to be distributed, and has over 700 pieces of equipment available to be used throughout the duration of the storm. The City's main focus continues to be on clearing sidewalks, main streets, roadways and responding to public requests for plowing and salting. Boston Police and EMS has an increased presence and will be ready to assist people in every neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and utilize the 311 call center for non-emergency related issues. 311 is operational 24 hours a day, and will have extra staff tomorrow to respond to calls. To find out more information about resources and services available to residents, please visit boston.gov/snow. Safety Tips Shoveling snow requires significant exertion; please be cautious and pay attention to symptoms. Stop if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, light headed, nauseous/vomiting. Call 911 if those symptoms do not resolve quickly when you stop exertion. Snow piles can make navigating intersections dangerous for walkers and drivers; please take extra care when turning corners with snow piles that might limit visibility. Pedestrians should use caution as visibility will be diminished due to blowing and drifting of the snow caused by high winds. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a concern during winter weather, especially with the use of generators. Residents should be sure to use their home heating systems wisely and safety, and have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home. Call 911 immediately if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Sitting in a car while idling can be deadly if the tailpipe is blocked. Do not let children sit in an idling car while shoveling. Clear any household exhaust pipes of snow. For example, gas exhaust from heating system or dryer. Remember to clear snow away from all vents around their homes to avoid health risks. Remember to keep catch basins and fire hydrants clear. Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled. Have a contractor check the roof to see if snow needs to be removed. If roof snow can be removed from the ground with the use of a snow-rake, do so with caution. Avoid working from ladders and be mindful of slippery surfaces. To help keep pipes from freezing, keep the faucet dripping a little bit, and don't turn your heaters off. Rules on Clearing Snow Property owners must clear snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps abutting the property within three hours after the snowfall ends or three hours after sunrise if it snows overnight. Failure to comply will result in a fine issued by Boston Public Works Code Enforcement. Please clear at least a 42-inch-wide path for people using wheelchairs and strollers. Removal of snow, ice from a private property to the street or sidewalk is prohibited and will result in a fine issued by Boston Public Works Code Enforcement. Do not throw snow onto the street. Please look here for information about fines associated with improper removal of snow. Community Centers All Boston Centers for Youth & Families Community centers will be open during normal business hours. Please check their schedules here . Helping the Homeless If you see homeless individuals out  in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the cold, please call 911. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) coordinates a city-wide network of emergency shelters, outreach providers, city agencies and first responders to assist those in need of shelter. Emergency shelters are open 24 hours and will accept any person in need. Men can access shelters through 112 Southampton Street, and women should go to the Woods-Mullen Shelter at 794 Massachusetts Ave. BPHC and the city are working closely with shelter providers to ensure that no client is without shelter, food, resources, and a warm respite from the cold. During extreme cold weather, street outreach teams will continue to provide support to homeless individuals in need. Residents are encouraged to sign-up for AlertBoston to receive emergency alerts and to call 311, download the BOS:311 app, or Tweet at @BOS311 with questions or concerns. Follow @CityofBoston and boston.gov/snow for the latest updates.

今晚風雪可能堆高達10吋

(Boston Orange整理)天氣預報早就說要今天(7日，週三)風雪將再度來襲，新的預報是降雪量恐怕多達10吋，比早前預告的還要多。

麻州州長查理貝克到傅萊明罕那兒勘查，說這場風雪很特別，對不同地區會造成不同挑戰。95號及128號州際公路以西，可能會到處都行車困難，沿海一帶可能淹水，

從下午開始，麻州中西部會有最多的降雪量，晚上6到9點，風雪對沿岸地區的威脅最嚴重。

氣象預報員週三下午說，本來以為風雪轉向東去，波士頓大多時候會是下雨，降雪量大概只有2吋，但現在的預測是到週四風雪過去十，波士頓室內的降雪量可能高達10吋。

他們認為在晚上6到8點之間，沿著95號州際公路以東，下雨會變成下雪，然後一直下到午夜，雪會累積到多高，要看地表溫度如何。

這是一週之內，大風雪兩次來襲麻州。麻州州長查理貝克透露，上次的風雪不但讓沿岸地區淹水，吹倒了數以百計的樹木，還把數百人的家破壞得無法修復。另外還有1500人目前無法回家住，但房子還可以修。

麻州公路行政長Jonathan L. Gulliver表示，有事非得出門的人，最好預留多很多時間。他估計，在州內的某些地方，降雪速度大約會每小時3吋那麼快。州政府的鏟雪車只能盡力而為。

          麻州西部費奇堡市(Fitchberg)大概會降雪18吋，屋斯特(Worcester)會降雪15吋，羅倫斯(Lawrence)會有14吋。

          麻州州警早上10點已在推特上表示，麻州和紐約之間的州計收費公路，速限已降至每小時40英哩。

麻州運輸局也表示，已派出342名員工出去清理道路。

Amtrak火車和MBTA地鐵及巴士，以及有些學校，都傳出要取消行車班次或停課的預告，

麻州緊及管理局(MEMA)在週三中午12點45分左右報告，大約有 1,282用戶家停電，大都是Eversource的顧客。

波士頓僑界心繫臺灣 捐款逾百萬台幣賑助花蓮災民

【波士頓僑界心繫臺灣  捐款逾百萬台幣賑助花蓮災民】

波士頓華埠傳統僑社捐助花蓮賑災善款美金16,250元，波士頓

經文處處長賴銘琪(右八)代表中華民國政府接受。

今年2月6日晚間東臺灣發生地震，造成花蓮地區民眾生命及財產重大損失，波士頓僑教中心也在事發後陸續接到許多僑界朋友的電話表達關心，並希望能夠捐款協助賑災及重建；僑教中心主任歐宏偉表示，截至3月6日波士頓地區僑界捐款賑災的善款已累積達到美金37,724元，逾百萬新臺幣，捐款的詳細數額已登載於僑教中心臉書頁面，他非常感謝大家心繫花蓮災情，共同為臺灣祈福，所有的善款支票將由外交郵袋的正式途徑寄送僑委會，俾轉交衛生福利部賑災專戶。

 僑務委員梅錫銳、僑務顧問游勝雄、僑務促進委員蘇鴻昌等僑務榮譽職人員和僑商企業E INK Corporation率先於2月8日捐款，許多個別僑胞也立刻發揮大愛精神，踴躍捐輸，更有遠從拉斯維加斯的鄉親Henry Chu將美金1千元的捐款支票寄到僑教中心。

慈濟波士頓聯絡處於2月11日在人文學校新春活動時，宣布將「竹筒回娘家」和「香積組」的各界捐款全數轉為賑災善款，現場也有多位學生立即捐款自己的零用錢，共獲捐款美金2,484元統由美國慈濟總會捐回臺灣花蓮。勒星頓中文學校也在同日新春聯歡活動時，發起全校「一人一元」的捐款活動，許多家長和學生立刻主動前往捐款攤位，當天即募得美金665元的善款，令人動容；新英格蘭中文學校協會會長陳燕貞也代表協會捐款美金150元，一併交由僑教中心轉致善款。

紐英崙中華民俗藝術工作坊在大年初二回娘家的新春活動中，當場即募得美金500元；羅德島華人協會主席葉超甫從香港返美，也立刻決定該協會捐款美金1千元，他個人則捐款美金500元。另，新英格蘭大波士頓臺灣商會和波克萊臺灣商會也響應捐款，其中僑務顧問郭競儒個人即捐出美金5千元，楊羅東會長捐款美金1千元，總計2商會捐款近美金1萬元，均交由北美聯合總會轉世界臺灣商會聯合總會賑災。

紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊也在第一時間發動在波士頓華埠募款，並於2月17日春宴時鼓勵大家響應，截至3月6日止計有中華公所、安良工商會、至孝篤親公所、中國國民黨波士頓分部、李氏公所、華埠退伍軍人會、昭倫公所和樂嚐軒糕餅店等僑團及商家慷慨捐輸；中華公所主席陳家驊、中華總會會長陳毓禮、安良工商會會長陳仕維等人也各捐助美金1千元，加上許多個別僑領慷慨捐款，共獲善款美金16,250元，以實際行動展現對臺灣的愛心，並由駐波士頓臺北經文處處長賴銘琪代表中華民國政府接受善款。

賴銘琪表示，海外僑胞對中華民國臺灣情感深厚，當臺灣面臨災難時，海外僑界不分地域、不分黨派、不分新舊都挺身而出，尤其是波士頓華埠傳統僑社的情義相挺，充分發揮人飢己飢、人溺己溺的大愛精神，更加令人感動；他也表示，捐款數額不分多寡，都是代表海外僑胞鄉親對於國家政府的支持與熱愛，他也在參加每場僑社新春活動時，特別向僑社各界表達謝意。(文稿由波士頓僑教中心提供)