WORCESTER, Mass. - The Baker-Polito administration announced Friday new shelter and humanitarian supports at Joint Base Cape Cod for the roughly 50 Venezuelan immigrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard this week by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

DeSantis' office called the move a part of his state's "relocation program," sending undocumented immigrants to sanctuary states.

During a visit to Worcester Friday, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito (R) said the administration's goal is to make sure the migrants are supported.

"Every day, people with varying degrees of status are entering our commonwealth," Polito said. "We have many providers and non-profits that are well-skilled and educated to provide the supports to individuals who come to our commonwealth.

"This scope we're dealing with today is a little large given the concentration that came over to the Vineyard, but we're well-equipped to support and provide the services needed to help these individuals transition smoothly and successfully here in Massachusetts."

The state offered the migrants transportation to the new temporary shelter on the mainland. The move was voluntary. 

Gov. Charlie Baker (R) plans to activate up to 125 members of the National Guard as part of the relief effort.