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Tag: Preparedness

Cape Cod severe weather: flood and storms home preparedness.

Flooding on Cape Cod: Are You Ready?

Rain, rain, go away! But if it doesn’t, are you ready to deal with the mess it might leave behind? Flooding isn’t just a coastal problem—if it rains, it can […]

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A cluttered garage or workshop space is flooded with water, with various containers and bottles of household chemicals floating or standing in the water. The image conveys the danger of chemical spills during storms and floods. The bottom of the image features the logos for Barnstable County and 'Love Your Local Water,' along with the message: 'Preventing Household Chemical Spills During Storms and Floods.

End of HHW Season? How to Safely Store Household Hazardous Waste This Fall and Winter on Cape Cod

With Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection season wrapping up, it’s more important than ever to know how to store those hazardous products safely during the off-season. […]

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Cape Cod, are you flood ready?

What Cape Cod Can Learn from Florida’s Hurricane Threats

As Florida’s west coast now deals with the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, including devastating storm surges and flooding, it’s a powerful reminder that even inland regions—like parts of Cape Cod—aren’t […]

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Storm-Ready Home: Safeguard Your Family, Pets, and First Responders from Your Hazardous Household Waste

We’ve seen the power a Cape Cod storm can carry, and the devastation it leaves behind. Flooding and fires can turn household hazardous waste into a serious threat. To protect […]

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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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Preparing your Home for a Storm: What to do Before, During, and After a Flood.

We’ve seen the power a storm can carry, and the devastation it leaves behind. Prolonged power outages and flood damage are two of the biggest risks to your food. Fortunately, […]

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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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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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