The weather outside is frightful and driving conditions are less than ideal! STAY SAFE! #capecodgov #weatherready

🎄✨ Warmest Holiday Greetings from Barnstable County! 🎅🌟 Please note: All Barnstable County offices will close at 12 PM today and remain closed tomorrow, December 25th, in celebration of Christmas Day.

Did you feel it?! We did! Earthquake off the coast of Maine, Monday, January 27, 10:22 AM. Image from USGS.gov: loom.ly/eP2WgNI #earthquake

Last week, the Barnstable County Incident Mgmt. Team, Mass Maritime Academy and Air Force Emergency Mgmt. hosted retired Boston Police Chief Dan Linskey for his presentation “Leading Before, During, and After the Crisis”. Learn more at: loom.ly/gDf4LkY #capecodgov

Barnstable County currently operates 6 regional emergency shelters, which open up on an as-needed basis, and are dependent upon volunteers and both state and federal grants. 🐶🐰🐈🐦 Did you know...pets are welcome? Learn more at loom.ly/izlnMwo #capecodgov #weatherready

The BCREPC would like to acknowledge the incredible work of the all-volunteer Brewster-Orleans-Chatham-Harwich Community Emergency Response Team (BOCH CERT), on their 5th Anniversary TODAY, 2/6. You are our rockstars! #capecodgov #CERT Learn more at: loom.ly/wv8GSHY

Heads up Cape Cod - there's some snowy weather headed our way! Right now, it looks like the main hazard is snow, which has the potential for 6+ inches accumulation Sat. night into Sun. More info. and updates at: loom.ly/4bcuj9w #capecodgov #weatherready

Cape Cod is still experiencing 'significant drought'! This is why it’s imperative that we practice indoor water conservation to fully recover from and reduce drought impacts as we head into spring. Learn more at: loom.ly/HUp_04w #capecodgov #weatherready #drought

Red Cross is offering free, invaluable trainings that can save lives. Offerings include: ● FREE emergency preparedness training for your community ● FREE smoke alarm installation & home fire prevention safety education ● FREE 30 minute hands-only CPR class

Public Awareness Announcement! 📢 On 3/26, from 9 AM to 4 PM, the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training will host a full-scale Wildland Firefighting Exercise at the former Barnstable County Fire Training Academy. Learn more: loom.ly/L1t7u1s #capecodgov

Preparedness in public health is essential! On Friday, March 28, 2025, over 65 participants attended a hybrid tabletop exercise addressing a hypothetical measles outbreak on the Cape and Islands. Learn more at: loom.ly/qhvzGGg #capecodgov #healthycapecod

On Weds., Barnstable County's Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly attended Emergency Management Day on Beacon Hill, alongside emergency management professionals from across Massachusetts. Learn more at: loom.ly/WvZjS70 #capecodgov #workingforyou #IAEM

📢 BREAKING: Barnstable County Commissioners voted unanimously to preserve AmeriCorps Cape Cod through the end of the current service year—despite the sudden loss of federal funding. 🔗 Learn more and take action: loom.ly/8787Kho 📣 #BarnstableCounty #NationalService

🥵The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of CT, RI, and most of MA Thursday, June 19th. 🌩️There is also risk for severe thunderstorms, which may pose hazardous conditions for travelers. Learn more at loom.ly/FpfK1mM #capecodgov #weatherready

⚠️ Dangerous heat and humidity are forecast for Tues., 6/24! A heat advisory is in place for all of Barnstable County until 8:00 PM on Tues. Learn more about the forecast as well as tips for staying healthy in hot weather at capecod.gov/heatsafety #capecodgov #weatherready

⚠️ MA DEP has issued an air quality alert for ground level ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Weds, 7/30. 🔗Check out our recent blog post loom.ly/V-cSAwg for resources and information to help you and your family stay healthy! #airquality #capecodgov #healthycapecod

⚠️ Cape Cod is currently experiencing Level 2 – Significant Drought! Level 2 drought impacts include lower groundwater levels and increased wildfire risk. Learn more at: loom.ly/l7A_aCw #drought #conservewater #preventwildfires #capecodgov

As Erin narrowly brushes past the East Coast, she's a good reminder of how important it is to BE PREPARED. Check out our recent blog post that includes preparedness guidance and resources, as well as info. re Erin's expected impacts for our region. #capecodgov #weatherready

Stay dry when the waves are high! Hurricane Erin’s waves may turn out to be impressive, but no one needs to be put at risk in a rescue that could have been avoided. Stay safe out there Barnstable County! #capecodgov #weatherready #watersafety

Our very own Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly reports to AccuWeather on our current conditions, as well as possible risks and impacts from Hurricane Erin. #capecodgov #weatherready loom.ly/blMQ1yc