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Tag: Emergency Response

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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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 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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Preparing for floods on Cape Cod.

Plan Ahead, Be Prepared to Weather Flooding on Cape Cod

Flooding is inevitable on Cape Cod. If it rains on your property, it can flood- that’s right, you don’t have to live on the beach or near a body of […]

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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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Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Prepares to Assist in Sheltering Effort for Migrants 

MACC activates to support state emergency response efforts  September 16, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) | The Barnstable County Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) activated at 9:00 AM to support the Massachusetts Emergency Management […]

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