Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard moving to a Cape Cod military base
EDGARTOWN, Mass. — Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard will be moved Friday to housing on a military base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said.
Authorities have not said what will happen to any migrants who choose not to make the move to Cape Cod. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency will coordinate efforts to help the migrants there. Baker said the state will also activate up to 125 members of the National Guard to assist in the relief effort.
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