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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Children’s Cove 19th Annual Champions for Children Conference was Virtual Success 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Information from: Stacy Gallagher, Director  Children’s Cove     The innovative multidisciplinary virtual conference had a record number of attendees   (Barnstable, MA) – November 2, 2021, Children’s Cove, the Cape […]

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How can we be better prepared for the next storm event?

 Now that the storm has passed us, let’s seriously talk about how we can all improve storm preparedness. Watch Chip Reilly, the County’s Emergency Preparedness Specialist, explain critical ways to […]

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Barnstable County Names Mandi Speakman Deputy Director of Department of Human Services   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Information from: Barnstable County Department of Human Services Position will help advance initiatives in behavioral health, aging, and homelessness  November 1, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Human Services is pleased […]

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BCREPC Continues to Address Community Needs as Power Restoration and Cleanup Efforts Progress

October 30, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC), comprised of state, county, and local officials, first responders, emergency managers, elected officials, and other regional partners, […]

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BCREPC and Regional Partners Discuss Developments on Storm Restoration

Media Alert 008:  Information from  the  Barnstable County Emergency Planning Committee  (BCREPC)                        BCRECP and Regional Partners Discuss Developments on Storm Restoration Committee members convened at 4:30 PM today October 29, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – […]

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Warming Stations Available on Cape Cod

October 29, 2021 Please see this preliminary list of warming stations available on Cape Cod. We will be updating this list as more information is obtained. Note* Hours open vary. […]

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Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Announces Scheduling and Location Changes Re Free COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinics

  MEDIA ALERT Information from: Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment                              October 29, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Department of […]

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[Thursday Morning 7:30 AM] Update from Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC)

[Thursday Morning 7:30 AM] CURRENTLY widespread power outages continue across the region with significant tree damage due to high winds. Residents are urged to stay off roads for their safety […]

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Listen to Reports on Coastal Flooding Issues on WCAI-FM

A classic New England Nor’easter will cause flooding from rain and power outages from heavy winds. Thanks to an astronomical low tide Cape Cod will dodge major coastal flooding but […]

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