Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment

11/09/2026

📣 **Your Voice Matters!**

Be part of the change your community wants! The Massachusetts Department of Public Health invites you to take the **Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey** and share your experiences, needs, and hopes for the future.

Your input can help guide decisions about community priorities, needs, and solutions.

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🔗 **Take the survey today:** https://loom.ly/ar1BfJk

Help shape your community’s tomorrow by sharing your experiences today!

11/09/2026

🩺 **Free A1C Screening in Orleans – November 13!**

Barnstable County Public Health Nurses are offering a free diabetes education presentation and A1C screening at the Orleans Council on Aging & Senior Center.

An A1C test measures your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months and can help identify prediabetes and diabetes. The screening is a simple finger stick, and **no fasting is required.**

📅 **Friday, November 13, 2026**
⏰ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Orleans Council on Aging & Senior Center
150 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans

**Registration is required.** Call 508-255-6333 to reserve your spot.

Please plan to attend the brief educational presentation before your screening.

10/22/2026

💉 Flu and COVID shots in Provincetown today!

Barnstable County Public Health Nurses were at Provincetown Town Hall today, Thursday, October 22, providing flu and COVID vaccines to the public.

Even the Chief of Police rolled up his sleeve — thank you, Chief Hennick, for leading by example, and for giving us permission to share this photo!

Thank you to everyone who came by to protect themselves and their neighbors as we head into flu season, and to the Town of Provincetown for hosting us.

Stay well, Cape Cod. 💙

10/21/2026

Know your numbers ❤️

Join Barnstable County Public Health Nurses for Cholesterol Basics: CardioCheck Screening — a brief presentation on cholesterol and how it affects your health, followed by a FREE screening.

The test is a simple finger stick, and fasting is not required. Your results will show your total cholesterol, HDL, and cholesterol/HDL ratio — an indicator of your risk for heart disease.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:30 PM
📍 Brewster Ladies Library, 1822 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631

Registration is required. Register through the library event calendar or call 508-896-3913. Please plan to attend the presentation prior to testing.

10/01/2026

🏡 Are your belongings taking over your home? Do you struggle to let go of things?

You don't have to tackle clutter alone!

The Cape Cod Hoarding Resource Network, part of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, is offering a FREE 16-week Buried in Treasures workshop at Osterville Village Library.

This supportive program helps individuals struggling with compulsive acquiring, saving, and hoarding develop practical strategies for making meaningful changes.

Participants will receive:

📘 A free copy of the Buried in Treasures book
🤝 Support from others facing similar challenges
🏠 Practical strategies for decluttering their homes
🌱 Skills to build new habits and achieve long-term goals

📅 Begins: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (16 weeks)
Location: Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Avenue, Osterville
The workshop is free and open to all!

📞 Interested in joining or have questions? Call 508-375-6676 to learn more or register.

09/29/2026

💉 Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic

The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic for Barnstable County employees and members of the public ages 12 and older.

📅 Monday, October 19
🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room

Vaccines available include flu, high-dose flu, and COVID vaccines.

Preregistration is required.

Register here:
https://loom.ly/01kXq38

Flu and COVID vaccines are available for uninsured individuals. If you have insurance, please provide your insurance information when registering.

Protect yourself. Protect our community.

09/28/2026

🌤️ NOR’EASTER UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

As the weekend nor’easter moves away from Cape Cod, conditions are improving.

The storm brought powerful winds, including a 70 mph gust in Wellfleet, heavy rainfall, and coastal impacts.

⚡ Power: More than 1,200 Cape Cod customers were without power early Saturday. By Monday morning, service had been restored to nearly all affected customers.

🌧️ Rain: Additional rainfall is expected today, ending overnight. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 AM Tuesday.

🌊 Coastal conditions: Minor flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf remain concerns into early this week.

💨 Winds: The strongest winds have passed, with gusts of 20–30 mph possible today.

☀️ Looking ahead: Drier conditions return Tuesday, with improving weather through much of the week.

Thank you, Cape Codders, for being at the ready! We appreciate our residents, municipal partners, emergency responders, public works crews, and utility workers for their preparedness and response.

As Emergency Preparedness Month comes to a close, this storm serves as a timely reminder that preparation makes a difference. Having an emergency plan, supplies on hand, and reliable information helps our communities stay ready for whatever comes our way.

Stay safe. Stay prepared. 💙

Learn more: capecod.gov/prepare

09/26/2026

Saturday Afternoon Nor’easter Update

The latest National Weather Service forecast brings a few important updates as the nor’easter continues across Cape Cod and southern New England.

🌧️ A Flood Watch is now in effect through 2 AM Tuesday for eastern Massachusetts and the Islands. Periods of heavy rain may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, roads, rivers and streams. NWS says the most likely rainfall is 2–4 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible.

💨 Strong winds remain a concern overnight into Sunday morning. The High Wind Warning remains in effect along the eastern Massachusetts coast, with gusts of 45–60 mph possible. NWS now expects winds to peak overnight through Sunday morning.

🌊 Coastal impacts continue through Sunday evening, with minor coastal flooding, pockets of moderate flooding and beach erosion possible around high tide cycles.

⚓ Storm Warnings have been extended through 10 AM Sunday for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters. Storm-force winds, hazardous waves and offshore seas of 15–25 feet are expected.

As of 3 PM today, the Barnstable County Emergency Operations Center/MACC has returned to active monitoring/normal operations following its virtual partial activation. Storm impacts so far have remained minor and within local capacity and resources.

That doesn’t mean the storm is over. The strongest winds are still expected overnight into Sunday morning, and heavy rain remains a concern into Monday night. Continue to use caution, keep devices charged, avoid flooded roads and coastal areas, and stay weather-aware tonight.

Stay safe, Cape Cod.

09/26/2026

Barnstable County on LiveNOW from FOX 📺

Barnstable County Emergency Management Director Andrew Platt joined LiveNOW from FOX just before 2 PM today to discuss the nor’easter impacting Cape Cod, regional preparedness, and the latest conditions across the region.

▶️ Watch the full interview: https://loom.ly/Uo_BNOA

Visit this page on the Barnstable County, Cape Cod website for more information about Barnstable County Emergency Management Director Andrew Platt Live on FOX | Sept. 26, 2026.

09/26/2026

🌧️ Nor’easter Update: Strongest Impacts Expected Today
The nor’easter continues to affect Cape Cod this morning, with the strongest winds and other impacts expected today into early Sunday.

💨 A High Wind Warning is in effect through early Sunday morning, with sustained winds of 25–35 mph and gusts potentially reaching 45–60 mph.

🌊 Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories are in effect through Sunday evening. Minor coastal flooding, pockets of moderate flooding and beach erosion are possible, particularly around high tide cycles.

🌧️ Rain continues through Monday, with heavier bands possible at times and the potential for localized street and poor-drainage flooding.

⚓ Marine conditions are especially dangerous today. A Storm Warning is in effect through 8 PM Saturday, with storm-force winds and very rough offshore seas. Mariners should remain in port or secure vessels for severe conditions.

One encouraging sign so far: power outages across the region have remained relatively low. The infrastructure repairs and extensive tree work completed by Eversource and Cape Cod towns following the February blizzard are paying off, helping keep outages low during this storm.

But we’re not through it yet. Strong winds will continue into Sunday morning, and with trees still fully leafed out, the risk of downed limbs, trees and power outages remains.

For now: secure anything outdoors that can still be safely secured, keep phones charged, stay away from rough surf and flooded coastal areas, and never drive through standing water.

Stay weather-aware today, Cape Cod. We’ll continue to share updates as conditions change. Check trusted media sources and visit capecod.gov/prepare