Barnstable County Government

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

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

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

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

🏛️ 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-pro…

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

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

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

Are you signed up for the County Newsletter from the Commissioners’ Office? Read the latest edition and sign up ⬇️ conta.cc/3OeiKxR

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

⚡ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Major winter storm possible Sunday night into Monday on Cape Cod. ➡️ 12–18” heavy wet snow possible ➡️ Gusts up to 70 mph possible ➡️ Coastal flooding possible ➡️ Potential multi-day power outages Prepare now. Avoid travel during peak impacts Monday. capecod.gov/bcrepc

Confidence increasing for a coastal storm impacting Cape Cod Sun PM into Mon. NWS has issued: ⚠️ Winter Storm Watch ⚠️ High Wind Watch ⚠️ Coastal Flood Watch Heavy wet snow, strong winds & coastal flooding possible. Heaviest impacts Monday. Latest updates capecod.gov/bcrepc

As of 10:30 AM, Feb. 20, BCREPC is monitoring a wintry mix expected later today into Saturday. Limited impacts expected on Cape, but slick spots are possible evening + overnight. We're also watching a Sun–Mon system. Confidence in track + totals remains low. Follow for updates