Continuing coverage: Bracing for Sandy
CAPE COD - Overnight model guidance remains unchanged. If the track holds Cape Cod should escape the most devasting blow but still receive a significant impact. Now is the time to complete preperations. Make sure you have non perishable food and batteries. Keep your car fueled up.
FIrst damage reports coming in
Harwich officials report a tree down on a roof. There was damage but no injuries. A few isolated power outages have been reported.??
BCREPC announces shelter openings
The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2012, to confirm final plans for shelter openings and other operations. Based on the most recent storm forecast, the REPC announces that the following Cape Cod regional shelters will open on Monday morning.
Nauset Regional High School Shelter: 100 Cable Road, Eastham
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m.
Animal Shelter: No
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Shelter: 210 Station Ave, Yarmouth
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m.
Animal Shelter: Yes
Sandwich High School Shelter: 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Sandwich
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m.
Animal Shelter: Yes
On Monday morning the Barnstable County Incident Management Team (BCIMT) will activate the Multiagency Coordination Center (MACC) at 8 a.m.
Shelter operations are cooperative effort between public authorities and private agencies including the American Red Cross, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (DART).
For information about the storm visit the Barnstable County REPC website at www.bcrepc.org. The decision to suggest the evacuation of endangered areas is made at the town level. For specific local information, citizens should contact the emergency management office in their town.
Fire Marshal Issues Carbon Monoxide Warning
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan issued a carbon monoxide warning for people who experience a power outage from this storm. “This slow-moving storm most likely will cause extensive power outages,” said Coan. “It is important to take steps to stay safe and prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning,” he added.
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
“Carbon monoxide poisoning is a great risk at times like these. During the extended power outages after last year’s Halloween storm, the number of carbon monoxide incidents that fire departments responded to spiked,” said Coan. “Don’t use your oven for heat and don’t bring a charcoal or gas grill inside to cook; doing so can cause carbon monoxide poisoning,” he said. Generators are a common source of carbon monoxide poisoning during extended power outages. Coan warned, “Use generators outdoors only. Using generators or gas or charcoal grills inside the garage – even with the door open – poses a serious risk of CO poisoning.”
Make Sure Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms are Working
One of the simplest safety steps you can take is to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working. “Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have fresh batteries.”
For more information on storm safety go to www.mass.gov/dfs and click on “Hurricane Safety”. The U.S. Fire Administration has tips on using generators safely at: www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/co/generator.shtm.
Wellfleet Fire announces storm emergency telephone number: (508) 349-0333.
This phone number will provide storm information and information on shelters during hurricanes and winter storms. This number will also give information on how to report power outages and downed trees and where to get potable water. Use this phone number to find out information about emergency services and leave the police and fire department lines open for true emergency calls. Please be aware that this is a single phone line; if you get a busy signal, please try again.
Cancellations:
Provincetown town meeting scheduled for monday evening has been postponed until Thursday at 6 p.m.
Island ferries are cancelling trips due to high seas. Check with your company.
Latest Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee statement:
The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, to assess the status of preparations for Hurricane Sandy. Based on the most recent storm forecast, the REPC announces that the following Cape Cod regional shelters would be opened on Monday morning if conditions warrant.
Nauset Regional High School Shelter: 100 Cable Road, Eastham
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m. if conditions warrant
Animal Shelter: No
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Shelter: 210 Station Ave, Yarmouth
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m. if conditions warrant
Animal Shelter: Yes
Sandwich High School Shelter: 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road., Sandwich
Status: Opening to the public on Monday, October 29 at 8 a.m. if conditions warrant
Animal Shelter: Yes
On Monday morning the REPC will also activate the Multiagency Coordination Center (MACC) operated by the Barnstable County Incident Management Team (BCIMT).
Shelter operations are cooperative effort between public authorities and private agencies including the American Red Cross, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (DART).
For information about hurricane preparedness visit the Barnstable County REPC website at www.bcrepc.org or the FEMA website at www.ready.gov or call 2-1-1. For specific local information, citizens should contact the emergency management office in their town.
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