BCREPC AmeriCorps members Conor Terry and Cynthia Slemmer, alongside American Red Cross AmeriCorps members Caitlin Rasche and Hannah Bourassa, served at the Cape Cod Elder Services as part of the MLK Day of Service Project. The members gave a group of attendees a presentation on disaster preparation, how to make a disaster kit, and the sheltering […]
Over the last two months, AmeriCorps Members Conor Terry and Cynthia Slemmer have been taking a new influx of supplies to the shelters across Cape Cod. A new supply of walking assistance material (canes, walkers, and crutches) was provided to the Barnstable Regional Emergency Planning Committee through the Yarmouth Senior Center. Members Slemmer and Terry […]
Extended Loss of Power, During and After a Hurricane, Is a Real Possibility FRAMINGHAM, MA – Throughout this hurricane season the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues urges residents to prepare for the possible impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm. These storms can bring strong winds that cause widespread power outages. “As we have […]
The Cape Cod Chapter of the Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses and the Cape & Islands Medical Reserve Corps are presenting a “Stop the Bleed” training session to teach people how to stop bleeding in an emergency and save lives using the combat application tourniquet. The training session will take place on Wednesday, May […]
BARNSTABLE (MA) March 21, 2018 – At its 4 p.m. conference call, the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) reviewed the progress of Winter Storm Toby. According to weather forecasters, the storm will not be as intense locally as the previous systems that battered the Cape in March. Nevertheless, the BCREPC is keeping an […]
BARNSTABLE (MA) March 21, 2018 – The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call at 10 a.m. March 21, 2018, to discuss plans for the approaching nor’easter. There is a great deal of uncertainty around the forecast of this storm and the amount of snow expected. Latest guidance has winds picking […]
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m In the Harborview Conference Room in the Old Jail Building at the Barnstable County Complex 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630 AGENDA I. Welcome/Introductions II. Minutes: None III. Status Reports from REPC […]
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. In the Harborview Conference Room in the Old Jail Building at the Barnstable County Complex 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630 AGENDA After Action Review, July 23, 2019 Cape Cod Tornadoes I. […]
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. In the Harborview Conference Room in the Old Jail Building at the Barnstable County Complex 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630 AGENDA I. Welcome/Introductions II.. Minutes: March 6, 2019, May 1, 2019 […]
The week of May 15th – 21st 2016 is NOAA’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day of the week, a new preparedness tip is emphasized and supported with useful planning tools and educational resources. The 7 focus areas are: Determine Your Risk, Develop an Evacuation Plan, Secure an Insurance Check-up, Assemble Disaster Supplies, Strengthen Your Home, […]
Before Extreme Cold Weather · Be aware of weather conditions by monitoring the media. · Ensure you have sufficient heating fuel, as well as emergency heating equipment in case you lose electricity. · Have a well-stocked Emergency Kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable food and a manual can opener. […]
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