The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, COVID-19 pandemic response, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
Our Public Health Nursing team is excited to introduce Wicked Wellness, a monthly flyer inspired by relevant health awareness themes! Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]
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IMPORTANT! Six mosquitoes in the town of Provincetown tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) on September 14th. The species of mosquito, Culiseta melanura, is a bird biting mosquito that […]
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Published on: September 16, 2023 Date of Release: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Time of release: 1:00 PM Incident or Event Overview Situation The BCREPC held its final storm coordination meeting […]
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Date of Release: Friday, September 15, 2023 Time of release: 12:30 PM Incident or Event Overview Situation The BCREPC held a storm coordination meeting Friday, September 15th at 10:00 AM […]
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Date of Release: September 14, 2023 Time of release: 5:00 PM Incident or Event Overview Situation The BCREPC held a storm coordination meeting Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 PM to […]
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This afternoon, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) hosted a daily statewide coordination call with local officials regarding the storm track and potential impacts of Hurricane Lee. Forecasted conditions were […]
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