Andrew Platt, Barnstable County Emergency Preparedness Specialist, was recently interviewed in Emergency Management online magazine. He considers the complexity of dealing with both the pandemic and a major storm, and talks about how we are preparing. Read the article HERE.
In a recent interview with WCAI, Andrew Platt, Emergency Preparedness Specialist for Barnstable County, considers how different emergency response will need to be this hurricane season. Read the article at zcu.io/5Jif
BARNSTABLE, MA- Get to know the Year 21 AmeriCorps members serving with the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee. Daniel Flockton is a native of nearby Carver, MA. He studied History at Bridgewater State. He is placed on the Upper Cape. Dan is focused on gaining more experience in large scale disaster preparedness. He is […]
FRAMINGHAM – Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed July 12 – 18, 2020, to be Hurricane Preparedness Week in an effort to emphasize both the Commonwealth’s potential vulnerability to tropical storms and hurricanes, and the importance of preparing for their impact, including taking necessary precautions during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Residents and visitors are encouraged […]
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE POST OFFICE BOX 427 BARNSTABLE, MA 02630 BCREPC Media Release Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Media Release 014 – COVID-19 June For Immediate Release Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Continues to Work Together as Reopening Plans Advance BARNSTABLE (MA) June 5, […]
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE POST OFFICE BOX 427 BARNSTABLE, MA 02630 BCREPC Media Release Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Media Release 013 – COVID-19 May For Immediate Release Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Reports Some Changes to Emergency Response as COVID-19 Cases Decline BARNSTABLE (MA) May […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting that strong to severe thunderstorms will impact the state this afternoon into the evening. Severe thunderstorms are possible later today in Barnstable County. The South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands are under a marginal risk. There will be two rounds of severe weather associated with this event. […]
BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE POST OFFICE BOX 427 BARNSTABLE, MA 02630 BCREPC Media Release Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee April For Immediate Release Barnstable County Facing Weather Threats and Possible Power Outages BARNSTABLE (MA) April 13, 2020 – The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) has activated […]
A High Wind Watch and Storm Watch is in effect for Barnstable, Nantucket and Dukes Counties. There is a potential for damaging wind gusts and power outages on Monday, April 13, 2020. The greatest time of concern is late Monday morning into early Monday evening. Scattered to widespread power outages are possible due to downed trees, tree […]
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 […]
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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