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Category: EMERGENCY PLANNING

Despite Recent Storm Events and Snow Fall, Cape Cod is Still in ‘Significant Drought’

Most of us think of drought as dry, dusty days in August, brown lawns, and hot weather. Which is why it might be surprising to some that, according to the […]

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Winter Storm Expected Saturday Night into Sunday

Updated 8:00 AM, Friday, February 7, 2025 An approaching winter storm has the potential to bring 6+ inches of snowfall to Cape Cod, with lower totals anticipated for the Islands. […]

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Community Emergency Response Team Celebrates 5th Anniversary

The following press release was issued on February 3, 2025 by BOCH CERT CAPE COD — February 6, 2025 marks the fifth year the all-volunteer Brewster-Orleans-Chatham-Harwich Community Emergency Response Team […]

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The Sandwich Enterprise: Did you know that the Cape’s Emergency Shelters Welcome Pets?

By AIMEE ROTHMAN, The Sandwich Enterprise In the event of an emergency, the Sandwich Middle High Schools opens up to the public to offer shelter. Both people and pets are […]

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Barnstable County, Mass Maritime Academy, and Air Force Emergency Management Host Presentation by Boston Marathon Bombing Leadership

Last week, the Barnstable County Incident Management Team, in cooperation with Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Air Force Emergency Management hosted retired Boston Police Chief Dan Linskey for his presentation “Leading […]

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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 […]

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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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High Winds and Rain Forecasted for Wednesday 12/11 into Thursday 12/12

The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting some stormy weather over the next few days. Here’s what you should know: Event Summary ⛈️ Rain Event Wednesday/Thursday: 💨 Strong Winds Wednesday-Thursday […]

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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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