It’s Time to Get Winter Ready
It’s that unpredictable time of year on Cape Cod when the weather could go from 55 degrees and sunny to a snowy nor’easter in a matter of days. Don’t be […]
Read MorePlanning and implementing a regional response to disasters and emergencies on Cape Cod and Nantucket happens cohesively through the cooperative efforts of the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC).
The initial impetus for the Committee arose when local municipalities realized the advantage of having a regional coordinated approach to municipal compliance with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, also known as SARA Title III. As the program demonstrated success and relationships were developed with emergency response stakeholders, the role of the Committee expanded to “all hazards” emergency coordination in order to address homeland security, meteorological events, public health matters, and regional sheltering issues that affect the region.
All fifteen communities on Cape Cod and, in addition, Nantucket, are represented on the BCREPC. The Committee meets regularly to hone their skills and strategize to address all types of emergencies.
It’s that unpredictable time of year on Cape Cod when the weather could go from 55 degrees and sunny to a snowy nor’easter in a matter of days. Don’t be […]
Read MoreAll 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 […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreExtreme 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! […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
Read MoreFlooding 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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