Dukes County Emergency Management Association

09/11/2026

07/21/2026

07/15/2026

⚠️ AIR QUALITY ALERT ⚠️
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting air quality across Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a Wildfire Smoke Alert as elevated fine-particle pollution continues to affect parts of the Commonwealth. While air quality on Martha’s Vineyard is currently in the Moderate (Yellow) category, conditions can change throughout the day, so it’s important to stay informed.

If you are in a sensitive group—including children, older adults, pregnant individuals, or those with asthma, heart disease, or other chronic medical conditions—consider limiting prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities if smoke becomes more noticeable.

Protect yourself by:
🍃 Monitoring local air quality before spending time outdoors.
🏠 Keeping windows and doors closed if smoke is present.
❄️ Running air conditioning on recirculate if available.
😷 Having a properly fitted N95 mask available for periods of heavier smoke.
💊 Keeping medications, such as rescue inhalers, readily accessible.
🚨 Seeking medical attention immediately if you experience chest pain, chest tightness, severe shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.

Stay informed by checking current air quality conditions at AirNow.gov before outdoor activities.

Dukes County Emergency Management Association will continue monitoring conditions and share updates if air quality worsens.

07/10/2026

🐾 Join Us for July’s Ready Together: Community Preparedness presentation! 🐾

July is National Pet Preparedness Month, and this month we’re focusing on keeping every member of your family safe—including the four-legged ones.

Emergencies can happen with little warning, and your pets depend on you to have a plan. Join West Tisbury Emergency Management for “Pet Preparedness: How to Keep Your Pets Safe in an Emergency” to learn practical steps you can take before disaster strikes.

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 West Tisbury Free Public Library

We’ll discuss:
🐶 Creating a pet emergency plan
🐱 Building a pet go-kit
🐴 Evacuation planning for pets and livestock
📋 Identification, medical records, and reunification tips
🏠 Sheltering safely with your animals

Whether you have dogs, cats, birds, livestock, or other pets, you’ll leave with simple preparedness tips to help protect the animals that depend on you.

Free and open to the public! We hope you’ll join us as we continue getting Ready Together for emergencies.