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Category: EMERGENCY PLANNING

Elevated Fire Weather Risk on Cape Cod: What You Need to Know

All of Massachusetts, with the exception of Cape Cod, is currently under significant or critical drought status. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the state has experienced approximately […]

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton: A Wake-Up Call for Cape Cod

By Chip Reilly, Barnstable County Emergency Preparedness Director When Hurricane Helene tore through the southern United States a few weeks ago, its effects were nothing short of devastating. Initially a […]

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CORD Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Extreme weather is happening more frequently than ever before. Are you prepared? Join Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) on October 11th at 2:00 PM to find out! […]

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“County Corner” at Barnstable’s Annual Community Safety Day for Residents Ages 55+ is a Success!

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Town of Barnstable and the Barnstable Adult Community Center hosted the annual 55+ Community Safety Day, dedicated to bringing safety, educational, and wellness resources to our […]

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Cape Cod severe weather: flood and storms home preparedness.

Plan Ahead, Be Prepared to Weather Flooding on Cape Cod

Flooding is a reality on Cape Cod. If it rains on your property, it can flood—even if you’re not near the beach or a body of water. Storm surges from […]

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Barnstable County’s Emergency Planning Division Supports Provincetown in Safety Planning for Carnival Week

Happy Carnival Week everyone! Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s Emergency Planning Division works alongside many other local and state partners to keep Cape Cod’s residents and visitors safe […]

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Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Fair in Harwich

Be prepared! Join us at the Harwich Community Center on September 21, 2024 from 12PM to 2PM for demonstrations, resources, and information to keep you and your family safe during […]

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The Peak of Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here! Tips to Help You, Your Family, and Neighbors Stay Safe in an Emergency on Cape Cod

As the first half of August comes to a close and September approaches, Cape Cod enters the peak of Atlantic hurricane season. It’s a good time to remind our communities […]

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Summer Showers Bring…Lightning and Thunder! Tips to Stay Safe in a Storm.

Did you know? Lightning can strike anyplace on Earth. In fact, there are about 6,000 lightning strikes every minute, which is more than 8 million strikes every day. You can […]

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