🐾❤️ UPDATE: REUNITED ❤️🐾 Great news! As of 6PM today, the lost pup found on Barnes Road has been safely reunited with their family. Thank you to everyone who shared and helped spread the word! 🐶👏 #HappyEnding #CommunityCares #Reunited #OakBluffs #MarthasVineyard

It's crunch time! If you're looking for last-minute gifts for people you truly care about, stop by the hardware store for smoke and CO alarms from a well-known national brand. Choose alarms with a sealed, long-life battery and a hush feature: mass.gov/info-details/s…

🚑🎁Huge thanks to all who made our annual #StuffAnAmbulance a success! In partnership with the #OakBluffs Firemen’s Civic Association & Oak Bluffs Ambulance Association, your donations of toys, clothing & food will bring joy to island kids this holiday via #TheRedStockingFund!

The fire department asked the town’s select board on Thursday to appoint former Chief Nelson Wirtz to an advisory role to aid the department. vineyardgazette.com/news/2025/01/1…

The devastating fires in California are a reminder of just how fast outdoor fires can spread. Remember that open burning limitations are in place for your safety, and a permit from your local fire department is always required before you burn. Learn more: ow.ly/OvX150UGgZ2

Join #MVCERT’s #DisasterPreparedness Training TONIGHT, Jan 15, at 6PM at #WestTisbury Fire Station or via Zoom! Learn to prepare for emergencies on our island. Open to all 18+. Bring a friend & build resilience! Meeting ID: 886 5816 1683 Passcode: 909098 🔗us06web.zoom.us/j/88658161683?…

🚒 Exciting news! Stephen Foster has been promoted to Fire Chief of Town of Oak Bluffs, MA after serving as Deputy Chief. With his leadership, the department is in great hands! Retired Chief Nelson Wirtz will continue supporting as a Technical Advisor #OBFireEMS #OakBluffs #MarthasVineyard

Maybe today is the day? Remember to test your smoke alarms each month. Working smoke alarms save lives during a home fire. usfa.fema.gov/.../prepare-fo…

Gusty winds combined with frigid temperatures will make for “feels-like” temperatures in the single digits across most of MA today. Don’t forget to bundle up in layers and wear mittens, a hat, a scarf and warm boots – exposed skin can be dangerous in these wind chills.

Are you prepared for this week's winter weather forecast? Follow these tips to #BeReady for ice, snow, & extreme cold: Stock supplies for your car. Prep your home with insulation, caulking & weather stripping. Ensure heaters are 3 feet away from other items.

The #1 cause of dryer fires is a failure to clean them. Dryer lint is like tinder! If you use a dryer, be sure to clean the lint filter every time you use it and have the ductwork cleaned at least once a year. Keep boxes, aerosols, & other flammable items away from the appliance.

High winds, thunderstorms and wildfires are all things that can cause you to lose power. Portable generators are great to have during a power outage but if not used properly can cause injury or death. Use these easy-to-follow steps to help keep you and your family safe.

#SmokeAlarms & #CarbonMonoxide alarms are like any appliance: eventually they need to be replaced. When you change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms this weekend, check the manufacturing date on the back. Replace expired alarms right away. More: ow.ly/HhzT50V758x

This is no #AprilFoolsDay joke! Outdated smoke alarms may not protect you. If you didn't check your alarms when you changed your clocks, this is a great time to look at the manufacturing date on the back of the devices. If it's more than 10 years old, replace it right away!

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, suicide, and problematic substance use support, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

MEMA East staff visited Martha’s Vineyard to deliver the Basic Shelter Operations course to 40+ participants in Edgartown. This training equips local responders & volunteers with skills to set up & run emergency shelters, helping communities stay safe & supported during disasters

Whether it's wildfire, flooding, or hurricanes, whatever the cause for an evacuation, make communication part of your plan.

Are you experiencing thunderstorms? If you lose power and use a generator, remember these important safety tips: ☑️Use outdoors away from doors, windows & vents. ☑️ Keep the generator dry. ☑️ Connect appliances w/heavy duty extension cords. Learn more at: usfa.fema.gov/prevention/lif…