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Category: EMERGENCY PLANNING

Talking to your Kids about Calling 9-1-1

Calling 9-1-1 seems simple right? You just pick up the phone and dial those three lifesaving numbers to connect to first responders in an emergency. While many people don’t often […]

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Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly Performs Basic Shelter Training for Lower Cape Community Emergency Response Teams

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Barnstable County’s Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly conducted a basic shelter training for members of the BOCH (Brewster, Harwich, Orleans, Chatham) and newly formed Eastham […]

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FREE Fall Risk Assessment Screenings Offered throughout Cape Cod

The VNA of Cape Cod in conjunction with Cape Cod Healthcare Rehab Services are providing FREE fall risk assessment screenings throughout Cape Cod. Participants must be a resident of the […]

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Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

If you are an older adult living in the community, you may face some challenges during an emergency. For example, you may have mobility problems, or chronic health conditions, or […]

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Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20PM

According to a press release issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will take place on October 4, 2023 at 2:20 […]

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Hurricane Lee: Situational Report #003 – Final Report

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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Hurricane Lee: Situational Report #002

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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Hurricane Lee: Situational Report #001

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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9/13/23 Afternoon Update: Hurricane Lee

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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