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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Overdose: Their Lives Mattered

The following testimonials were submitted by members of our community here on Cape Cod whose loved ones lost their lives to overdose. We honor their memory by spreading awareness to […]

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A Summary of Title 5 Regulation Changes

The Problem: Nutrient Pollution from Septic Tanks on Cape Cod DID YOU KNOW? The majority of homes on Cape Cod–more than 85%–use septic systems for wastewater treatment. While septic systems […]

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Barnstable County Community Health Newsletter, 6th Edition

As we wrap up a busy summer season on Cape Cod, it’s important to focus on one of ourmost important environmental health issues–water quality. August is National WaterQuality Month and […]

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Chip Reilly Talks Emergency Preparation on the Town of Barnstable’s Government Access TV

Chip Reilly, Barnstable County’s Emergency Preparedness Director, joins the Town of Barnstable for their most recent episode of County Chatter on Town of Barnstable Government Access Channel – Xfinity Channel […]

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Hurricane Season is Upon Us. Let’s Get Prepared!

Idalia (pronounced ee-dal-ya) is the first significant Atlantic storm of the year, and just ahead of the most active month of the hurricane season. While we don’t often get major hurricanes here on the Cape, it is possible, and the area has experienced Florida-like damage in the past because both regions are very flat both offshore and onshore.

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the American Red Cross of MA Southeastern Chapter to Host September 11 National Day of Service

August 29, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Southeastern Chapter will offer volunteer service as part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, commonly known as 9/11 Day.

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Wildfires in Hawaii are a Cautionary Tale for Emergency Preparedness on Cape Cod

On Tuesday August 8th, coincidentally the same day Cape Cod was impacted by torrential rain and an isolated tornado, residents and visitors of an island community in the extreme western […]

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Enhancing Seniors’ Lives on Cape Cod with the SHINE Program

Open enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, and state-certified SHINE counselors are available at your local senior center by appointment to help you understand health care coverage, review cost increases, […]

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Image is picture of Shannon Hulst, Floodplain & Community Rating System Specialist with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Heading is Preparing Cape Cod for Floods with mitigation efforts and lowering flood insurance rates.

Preparing Cape Cod for Floods

If it rains on your home, it can flood. A flood could take everything that you own, and flood insurance is a way to protect your property and belongings from […]

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