Video on Barnstable County Regional Emergency Shelter System
WEATHER FORECAST
Cape & Islands Under Drought Advisory
ATTENTION COTUIT RESIDENTS
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THE COTUIT FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPARTMENT HAS DECLARED
A STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION
- Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- Residents living in homes on the odd numbered sides of streets are asked to water lawns and gardens on odd numbered days only.
- Residents residing on even numbered sides of streets are requested to water lawns and gardens on even numbered days only.
- Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems. If devices are already installed, check for proper operation.
- Water conservation kits are available at no charge upon request.
PLEASE USE WATER WISELY!
Cotuit Water Dept. (508) 428-2687
water@cotuitfiredistrict.org
WELCOME SPRING
Road Snow and Ice Removal
February 22, 2015 – This morning three DPW managers, including Director, Dan Santos, went to several roads and “plowed” them. There was a minimum amount of slush to plow. Not much melting had occurred and they each concluded that plowing would just leave a sheet of ice on the road. They have enough salt to make a 4 to 1 ratio of sand to salt and have decided to have crews sand/salt all the secondaries. This process should also take about eight hours to complete.
With the temperature expected to go well below freezing after today’s thaw, surface conditions will become slippery.
Take precautions when driving and walking.
WIND CHILL & FROSTBITE WARNING
Frostbite stages:
- First degree: ice crystals forming on your skin
- Second degree: your skin begins to feel warm, even though it is not yet defrosted.
- Third degree: your skin turns red, pale, or white.
- Fourth degree: pain lasts for more than a few hours, and you may see dark blue or black areas under the skin. See a doctor immediately if these symptoms arise. Gangrene is a real threat.
Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature is below 96 degrees, and temperatures as low as 60 degrees can cause hypothermia if someone isn’t properly clothed.
Remember these tips to help prevent hypothermia:
- Dress in layers
- Always wrap up well when going outside in the cold.
- Set your thermostat to at least a toasty 70 degrees during cold weather.
- Avoid extensive exposure to breezes and drafts.
- Keep plenty of nutritious food and warm clothes and blankets on hand to help ward off the winter chill. You’d also be wise to wear a warm hat during these months.
- Eat hot foods and drink warm drinks several times during the day.
- Ask a family member of neighbor to check on you often.
- Ask your doctor if any medicine you’re taking increases your risk of hypothermia. Some drugs make it difficult for your body to stay warm. Drugs that may cause a problem include barbiturates, benzodiazepines, chlorpromazine, reserpine, and tricyclic antidepressants.
How many days until Spring?
BLIZZARD NEPTUNE
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February 14, 2015 7:45 PM – Pretreatment of main roads and collectors has been completed. The snow is starting to accumulate and all plows have been sent to their routes (mains and secondary roads) to begin plowing.
February 14, 2015 3:15 PM – Good afternoon, and Happy Valentine’s Day. Another winter storm is upon us. The DPW has begun pretreating the main and collector roads, but as is discussed below, due to a shortage of salt this pretreatment is with a combination of salt and sand. This will likely result in roads conditions that are not what we have grown accustom to with salt alone. Please drive with caution as it is possible that slippery spots will develop, and ultimately hard pack. The current plan is to begin staging plow crews at 5PM, and begin plowing mains and secondary roads soon after that. Recent forecasts call for snow throughout the afternoon, night, and continuing until tomorrow afternoon. It also is calling for high winds and white out conditions. If at all possible, please plan to be off the roads tonight, and if you can refrain from parking on Main Street Hyannis between midnight and 6:00 AM it would be appreciated. We will update this site throughout the storm.
February 14, 2015 3:15 PM – Due to the storm, the Transfer Station at 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, will be closed on Sunday, February 15, 2015
Residents of Barnstable should be aware of the following emergency numbers:
If you need specific help during any storm.
Barnstable Department of Public Works (snow plowing): 508-790-6331
Barnstable Police Department Business Line: 508-775-0387
Barnstable Police Department Administration Line: 508-775-0920
Red Cross: 508-775-1540
NSTAR (EVERSOURCE): 1-800-592-2000
National Grid: 1-800-465-1212
If you find yourself in a life threatening situation, always call 911
Stay safe, be extra careful on the ice and check on your elderly neighbors!
WINTER STORM JUNO ALERT
Blizzard Warning for Barnstable and Dukes Counties, MA
A crippling and potentially historic Blizzard will impact the area mainly from late today into Tuesday, lingering into early Wednesday.
Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 7 pm this evening to noon EST Tuesday.
- Locations: Cape Cod and the Islands.
- Hazard types: Heavy snow, strong winds and blizzard conditions. Considerable blowing and drifting snow. Strong to damaging winds.
- Accumulations: snow accumulations of around 10 to 18 inches. With higher amounts towards the Cape Cod Canal. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches will be possible at times.
- Timing: while the storm is expected late today lingering into early Wednesday, the worst of the storm will be tonight through Tuesday afternoon. There will be a period where heavy snow will change over to rain, mainly during the day Tuesday. Before changing back over to snow. Especially on the outer arm of Cape Cod.
- Impacts: Heavy snow and strong winds will result in White-out / blizzard conditions with near zero visibility at times. Travel will be impossible and life threatening across the entire region. Also snow will be wet enough to result in downed trees and power outages in addition to the hurricane force winds.
- Winds: North-northeast 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 70 to 80 mph. The height of the winds will be late tonight into Tuesday.
- Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
Recommended actions
A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities will become poor with Whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented, so persons in the warning area are advised to stay indoors.
All unnecessary travel is discouraged beginning Monday afternoon. To allow people already on the road to safely reach their destination before the heavy snow begins, and to allow snow removal equipment to begin to clear roads.
Barnstable Precinct 7 
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