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Are you signed up for the Barnstable County Newsletter?
Stay informed about the work your County government is doing to serve Cape Cod.
Read the latest edition: conta.cc/4uRR16r
#BarnstableCounty #CapeCod
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Hurricane season is here. It only takes one storm to impact Cape Cod and the Islands. Now is the time to review your emergency plan, build an emergency kit, know your risks, and stay informed. Learn more: capecod.gov/emergencies
#CapeCod #EmergencyPreparedness #StormReady
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Cape Cod’s biggest regional challenges took center stage at this week’s Barnstable County Commissioners meeting in Yarmouth. The meeting was part of the County’s “meetings in the community” initiative. Full recap: loom.ly/_o5Zuwc
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Congratulations to Shareen Davis of Chatham, the 2026 Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year!
Davis is recognized for her leadership, environmental stewardship, and advocacy for Cape working waterfronts and fishing communities. capecod.gov/Shareen_Davis
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Yesterday, County Commissioners presented the CCRTA with a Citation of Appreciation for its response during the Blizzard of 2026 — including transporting residents and pets to warming shelters and assisting with food delivery efforts. Thank you CCRTA! capecod.gov/CCRTA-citation
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Barnstable County Health & Environment is monitoring reports of Andes virus activity connected to a cruise-related investigation occurring outside Massachusetts. There are no confirmed local cases, and the public health risk remains very low.
cdc.gov/hantavirus
#Hantavirus
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Twice a month. One place to stay informed.
The County Newsletter from the Commissioners’ Office highlights what happened at Commissioners meetings and what’s happening now across Barnstable County.
conta.cc/4cD2OP9
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🏛️ Barnstable Superior Courthouse restoration is moving forward.
Join us for a project overview:
📅 April 21, 6 PM
📍 Barnstable Comedy Club
Sign up for updates: capecod.gov/courthouse-proje…
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Missed yesterday’s Barnstable County Commissioners meeting? Here’s what you need to know.
🔗 Read the full summary: loom.ly/JXdbXeU
🎥 Watch the full meeting recording: loom.ly/-1Rx8Iw
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The Barnstable County Commissioners hosted a Cape Cod Canal Bridge Update today with MassDOT.
Watch the recording and get an update on the permitting progress to construction timelines.
loom.ly/xhCSoqo
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From now through July 31, you can recycle your boat shrink wrap at Cape Cod transfer stations. It is FREE for Cape Cod residents.
This program is a partnership between Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant
🔗 seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap
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Read the latest edition and sign up ⬇️ conta.cc/3OeiKxR
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Cape Cod Shelter Update
➡️ Shelter travel is permitted under the ban, but roads remain hazardous — travel only if necessary.
Open:
➡️ DY Regional HS – opens 8 PM
➡️ Barnstable Intermediate School – open
➡️ Nauset – now closed capecod.gov/bcrepc
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⚡ Power outages reported across Cape Cod due to heavy snow & strong winds.
Report outages:
Eversource 1-800-592-2000
National Grid 1-800-465-1212
Stay off roads. Avoid downed wires.
Updates: capecod.gov/bcrepc
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Barnstable County: Shelters Open
• Nauset Regional High School (Eastham) • Barnstable Intermediate School (Hyannis)
Travel is dangerous. Stay home unless leaving for safety.
Shelter Map & Important Information: capecod.gov/shelters
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Regional shelters now open on Cape Cod
➡️Nauset HS (Eastham)
➡️Barnstable Intermediate (Hyannis)
Open to anyone needing a safe, warm place tonight.
Details:
capecod.gov/bcrepc
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Blizzard Update – 5:30 PM Feb 22
Barnstable County has released a new storm update.
Blizzard conditions expected overnight–Mon. Worst conditions Mon morning–early afternoon.
2 regional shelters open tonight. See locations and all details: capecod.gov/bcrepc
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Storm Update: Read Barnstable County Situational Report #002.
Blizzard Warnings in effect for Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard. Major storm expected Sun PM–Mon with heavy snow, strong winds, power outage risk & dangerous travel.
Prepare now loom.ly/SVWSV40
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Feb. 22, 2026 | 6:00 AM — Cape Cod Storm Update
Major winter storm expected tonight–Mon.
⚠️ Winter Storm Warning: Cape Cod ⚠️ Advisory: Nantucket 🌊 Coastal Flood Warning 💨 Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph 🚗 Travel may become difficult to impossible
Updates capecod.gov/bcrepc
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Storm Update – 3:30 PM 2/21
Blizzard Warning for Cape & Vineyard
Nantucket under Winter Storm Watch.
➡️ 12–18” heavy wet snow possible
➡️ Peak snow after 2 AM Mon–PM
➡️ Gusts 40–60 mph, isolated ~70 mph
➡️ Coastal flooding possible Mon AM high tide
capecod.gov/bcrepc
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