Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee

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BCREPC is a coalition of emergency management, law enforcement, fire service, health care, public health, public works, EMS, military, and numerous other affiliated agencies. The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) is a coalition of law enforcement, fire service, health care, public health, public works, EMS, military, and numerous other affiliated agencies as outlined

by the Massachusetts State Emergency Response Committee (SERC). It represents the towns of Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth in Barnstable County, and the town of Nantucket in Nantucket County. The BCREPC meets monthly to provide updates, presentations on current disaster management topics and to hold an open discussion on a variety of emergency pre-planning subjects relevant to Cape Cod and Nantucket. Our purpose is to harness the power of planning, cooperation, and interoperability to assist Cape Cod communities to mitigate the threat from any hazard which may require the response of multiple jurisdictions.

72 new cots. One stronger region.Barnstable County is grateful to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe - Emergency Preparedness D...
03/30/2026

72 new cots. One stronger region.

Barnstable County is grateful to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe - Emergency Preparedness Department for the donation of 72 emergency shelter cots to support Cape Cod’s regional shelter system.

This effort builds on recent collaboration during Blizzard Hernando, when the Tribe opened the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Community & Government Center as a warming center and overnight shelter—welcoming residents from across the Upper Cape and surrounding communities.

Partnerships like this are what regional emergency preparedness looks like in action: coordinated, responsive, and community-driven.

“These efforts strengthen our collective ability to support residents across the region,” said Commissioners Chair Mark Forest.

The cots will now be integrated into the County’s shelter system, helping ensure communities are prepared for whatever comes next.

Thank you to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Emergency Management Department for your leadership and continued partnership.

Group photo (left to right): Mike Walker, MACC Manager; Andrew Platt, Acting Emergency Management Director; Nelson Andrews Jr., Emergency Management Director for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; and Adam Jonas Jr., Emergency Management Assistant.

03/16/2026

Storm Update for Southern New England

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected Monday into early Tuesday.

Forecast highlights:
• 1–3 inches of rain with localized totals near 4 inches
• Wind gusts 45–65 mph, strongest Monday night
• Risk of street flooding, downed trees, and power outages

Rain begins early Monday morning, with the most intense conditions late Monday night.

Residents should:
✔ Secure loose outdoor items
✔ Avoid driving through flooded roads
✔ Prepare for possible power outages

We will continue monitoring the storm and share updates as needed.

Did your home or business experience damage from the February 22–23 winter storm?The Massachusetts Emergency Management ...
03/11/2026

Did your home or business experience damage from the February 22–23 winter storm?

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has opened a Damage Assessment Survey for residents and businesses across Barnstable County.

Submitting a report helps state and local officials understand the extent of storm damage and determine whether the region may qualify for disaster assistance. Even if you’ve already contacted your insurance provider, you are still encouraged to complete the survey.

📅 Deadline: March 16, 2026
📞 Report damage: Call 2-1-1 or complete the survey below
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/34jscxw2

Please consider sharing this information with others on Cape Cod who may have been impacted.

Blizzard Hernando: Regional Response by the Numbers!At the height of Blizzard Hernando, 153,000 customers were without p...
02/28/2026

Blizzard Hernando: Regional Response by the Numbers!

At the height of Blizzard Hernando, 153,000 customers were without power across Cape Cod.

Six regional shelters opened across the region, along with at least 14 local warming centers and charging locations. Hundreds of residents sheltered as outages stretched into multiple days.

17,000 meals were distributed through Family Table Collaborative with support from local and national food partners. The Cape Cod RTA provided hundreds of rides transporting residents and pets to shelters and also supported Family Table Collaborative by assisting with meal transportation and deliveries.

Eversource deployed approximately 2,000 line crews statewide, with many assigned to Cape Cod, including mutual aid crews from across the Northeast and Canada. Public works teams cleared secondary roads so line crews could reach blocked neighborhoods.

Approximately 200 local, county, state, nonprofit, and utility partners joined regional coordination calls twice per day to stay in lockstep.

Eighteen AmeriCorps Cape Cod members supported shelters and the Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC), the regional hub where municipal emergency management teams worked alongside the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Eversource, National Grid, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), public safety leaders, and nonprofit partners to coordinate response operations.

American Red Cross staff and volunteers, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (CCDART) members, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members from multiple Cape Cod towns, and public health nurses staffed shelters. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) provided critical animal care support and supplies to assist residents sheltering with pets.

County staff stepped outside of their typical roles to support operations at the MACC.

There are also contributions that cannot be measured: neighbors who shoveled driveways, residents who checked on someone vulnerable. These small acts, though often unspoken, create community resilience and strengthen the overall response.

Pictured here in the Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC), representatives from Barnstable County, Eversource, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) worked side by side throughout the storm response.

🔔 Shelter Update – Friday, Feb 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM➡️ Regional Shelters Closing at 1:00 PM TodayDennis-YarmouthBarnstableH...
02/27/2026

🔔 Shelter Update – Friday, Feb 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM

➡️ Regional Shelters Closing at 1:00 PM Today

Dennis-Yarmouth
Barnstable
Harwich

➡️ Mashpee Shelter Closing at 4:00 PM Today
➡️ Provincetown Shelter Closed Today

With power restoration progressing across Barnstable County and shelter census declining, communities are transitioning out of regional shelter operations.

➡️ Warming Centers
Some warming centers remain open; however, many are expected to close today as conditions continue to improve.
Please check our updated list before traveling — we will continue refreshing information as towns confirm changes.

➡️ Need Housing Assistance?
If you or someone you know still needs temporary accommodations after shelter closure, please contact your town for assistance.

🔗 Recovery resources:
www.capecod.gov

Thank you to local emergency teams, volunteers, AmeriCorps Cape Cod members, Red Cross partners, medical staff, and dedicated county staff who supported our communities throughout this storm.

🪵 Firewood Supplier & Delivery Status: Cape Cod, MA, Updated February 26, 2026Contact businesses directly for real-time ...
02/26/2026

🪵 Firewood Supplier & Delivery Status: Cape Cod, MA, Updated February 26, 2026

Contact businesses directly for real-time availability!

🔥Chatham | Agway of Cape Cod | BUNDLES ONLY!
Phone: (508) 945-1555

🔥Dennis Port | Hart Farm Nursery and Garden Center
Phone: (508) 394-2693

🔥South Dennis | Agway of Cape Cod | BUNDLES ONLY!
Phone: (508) 385-8772

🔥Mashpee | Govoni Forestry Products LLC | Kiln dried, bundles, and seasoned with bark available
Phone: (508) 420-0859

🔥Orleans | Agway of Cape Cod | BUNDLES ONLY!
Phone: (508) 255-8100

🔥Osterville | Mahoney's Garden Center | Some bundles, mostly carts (6 and 12 cubic feet)
Phone: (508) 420-4428

🔥Yarmouth Port | Cape Cod Firewood & Land Clearing
Phone: (508) 776-6586

Storm Recovery Resources — One Central Place for HelpAs Barnstable County continues recovering from the recent winter st...
02/26/2026

Storm Recovery Resources — One Central Place for Help

As Barnstable County continues recovering from the recent winter storm, we’ve created a dedicated Storm Recovery Resources page to bring everything together in one reliable place.

Residents can find:
• Open shelters & warming locations
• Food and essential resources
• Open gas stations across the Cape
• Cape Cod power outage tracking
• Hospital & healthcare facility updates
• Generator and heating safety guidance
• Daily Situation Reports (SitReps)

Our goal is simple: make it easier for residents to quickly find accurate, updated information during recovery. This page will continue to be refreshed as restoration progresses and new resources become available.

Please check it often and share with anyone who may need support.

🔗 Visit the Storm Recovery Resources page:
https://www.capecod.gov/post-storm-resources

Barnstable County continues working closely with local, regional, and nonprofit partners to support residents through recovery.

🚦 Pop Quiz, Cape Codders!You approach a busy intersection. Traffic’s moving. The signal is dark due to storm-related pow...
02/26/2026

🚦 Pop Quiz, Cape Codders!

You approach a busy intersection. Traffic’s moving. The signal is dark due to storm-related power outages.

Do you:

A.) Fly on through, baby! Traffic’s a-flowin'!
B.) Beep your horn and inch forward aggressively so everyone knows you mean business.
C.) Wait forever. You can never be too polite.
D.) Treat it as a FOUR-WAY STOP.

If you chose D... congratulations! You passed Driver’s Ed.

When a traffic signal is dark, it automatically becomes a FOUR-WAY STOP.

That means:

➡️ Every direction comes to a complete stop.
➡️ First vehicle to stop goes first.
➡️ If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the RIGHT goes first.

And no — the “momentum of traffic” does not override the rule.

Even if one direction seems to be flowing, everyone SHOULD be stopping to take turns. And if they forgot the rules, be patient and wait for a safe moment to proceed.

Defensive driving saves lives.

⚡ Cape Cod Power Outage Dashboard!A Cape-specific outage map is available for residents who want to view current outage ...
02/25/2026

⚡ Cape Cod Power Outage Dashboard!

A Cape-specific outage map is available for residents who want to view current outage totals across Barnstable County. This dashboard pulls directly from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) outage reporting database and displays town-by-town counts.

❗IMPORTANT! The map reflects reported outage data and does not provide individual restoration timelines.

You can access the database here: https://loom.ly/MDkrxsE

🐾 We know many residents are staying home during the outages because they are worried about their pets.If you need to le...
02/25/2026

🐾 We know many residents are staying home during the outages because they are worried about their pets.

If you need to leave your home, whether to stay at a regional shelter or with friends/family, you do not have to leave your pets behind. 💙 Check out these resources:

✔ All Barnstable County regional shelters accept household pets. Learn more about our shelters at: https://loom.ly/RoSs0Kg
✔ MSPCA Angell is providing temporary housing for residential pets during the outage. Learn more: https://loom.ly/FqmqPK0

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3195 Main Street
Barnstable, MA
02630

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+15083756618

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