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Category: REPC Featured

Hazardous Weather Update: Wind and Coastal Flooding Expected to Impact Cape & Islands Thursday Night through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service is forecasting a powerful storm system to bring high winds, heavy rain, and inland/coastal flooding to the region beginning Thursday night. Rain is expected to overspread […]

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Holiday Weather Safety Tips

Holiday Hazardous Weather Safety Tips: Keep Your Home and Holiday Guests Safe

It wouldn’t be a New England holiday without wicked winds a blowin’. Many Cape Codders know how to batten down the hatches, and if you’re new to Cape Cod…welcome to […]

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High Wind Watch Issued for All of Eastern Massachusetts Friday Morning through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Friday, December 23rd through Saturday, December 24th. The following are expected to impact Cape Cod and the Islands: The […]

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Wind Advisory Issued for Barnstable County through Thursday, December 1st

November 30, 2022 | A cold front associated with a strong low-pressure system is approaching from the Southwest, bringing strong winds and rain to our region. Update as of 11/30/22 […]

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Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Partners with the American Red Cross on Local Sheltering Initiative

October 11, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) | Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian on Florida’s coast, the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) has partnered with the American Red […]

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Simple Preparedness Tips to Help You, Your Family, and Neighbors Stay Safe in an Emergency on Cape Cod

Planning for an emergency can feel like a daunting process, especially when it’s hard to imagine a situation severe enough to warrant the effort. Below is a list of simple […]

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Are you prepared? You should be. Sometimes, nature doesn’t call first. Find your Extension Preparedness Checklist for ways you can prepare your home and family for major storms.

Plan Ahead, Be Prepared to Weather Storms and Disasters

Storms on Cape Cod can range from hurricane winds, to freezing rain and ice, to blinding wind-driven snow that can last several days. In addition to precipitation, storm surges can […]

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Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update Regarding Emergency Response Plan for Migrants Sheltering at Joint Base Cape Cod

BARNSTABLE – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced an update regarding the shelter and humanitarian supports being provided at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) for the approximately 50 migrants who arrived in Martha’s Vineyard this week.

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Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Prepares to Assist in Sheltering Effort for Migrants 

MACC activates to support state emergency response efforts  September 16, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) | The Barnstable County Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) activated at 9:00 AM to support the Massachusetts Emergency Management […]

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