The information presented on this page is curated by Library staff. It was created in an effort to centralize current and relevant resources for easy access.
Links update frequently. Check back often for the most up-to-date information.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this page, please contact the Reference desk at 508.430.7562 ext. 3.
Last updated 8.20.2021
Disaster Preparedness Resources
- Disaster Preparedness Plans (emergency supply kits, making a communication plan, etc.)
- Federal Dept of Homeland Security – www.ready.gov
- American Red Cross – www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html
- Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee – www.bcrepc.org/prepare
- Town of Harwich News and Announcements – www.harwich-ma.gov
- Sign up for News, Announcements – www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe
- Sign up for News, Announcements – www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe
- Town of Harwich Emergency Preparedness Information Form: for residents with special needs/medical conditions/seniors and others with mobility issues or that may need transportation to shelters – www.harwich-ma.gov/emergency-management/webforms/emergency-preparedness-webform
The only personnel with access to this form are Police, Fire and the Council on Aging. If you need assistance in filling out this form please call the Outreach department At 508-430-7551 - Barnstable County Shelters – www.bcrepc.org/sheltering/shelter-map
NOTE: do not go to a shelter until it is announced that it is open. The addresses of two closest shelters are provided here for planning purposes only (add addresses to your phone, check the routes you would take to a shelter, etc.)
Cape Cod Regional Technical School – 351 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich MA
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School – 210 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth MA - Channel 18 Live Stream: http://harwich18.dyndns.org/cablecast/public/Live.aspx?ChannelID=1
- Harwich Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harwichfire
Archive
Click on Archive to see the main Archive folder, or click on a title to see a specific item.
July 2019 Tornado
- Team Rubicon – archived 8.1.19
- MEMA Information from businesses on economic losses – archived 8.2.19
- SNAP Reimbursement for recipients – archived 8.2.19
- Cape Cod Small Business Emergency Loan Fund – archived 8.7.19
- DPW Accepting tree and brush – archived 8.13.19
- BlueCross Blue Shield Expedited Access to Care – archived 8.27.19
- Brooks Free Library Waiving Fines – archived 9.5.2019
- The Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS – archived 11.23.19
- Department of Revenue – archived 11.23.19
- Links – Archives 11.23.19