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What does AmeriCorps Cape Cod do in August with no members? 🤔 ACC Staff usually has about four weeks to turn the program on its head to get ready for the new group! This includes end-of-year tasks like cleaning the program residences, monitoring the vehicles, and finishing off recruitment. After the new staff has arrived, objectives switch to training and prepping for member arrival, but they still find time for fun! Photos from a new art installation at the Route 6 Yarmouth Rest Area (artist Sarah Thornington and CARE for the Cape & Islands, Inc) and their meeting with CEO of AmeriCorps Michael Smith on Martha's Vineyard. Countdown to member move-in is 7️⃣days! #GettingThingsDone #Year26Incoming

Ready to ride out the storm? Join Extension’s @Woods Hole Sea Grant coastal flood pros, Bryan McCormack and Shelly McComb, at the Harwich Community Center on Sept. 21st! Get the lowdown on how to stay high and dry during a flood with demos, info, and resources to keep you and your family safe when Mother Nature gets wild. #BarnstableCounty #WorkingForYou #CapeCod

Happy Carnival Week everyone! 🎉 Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s Emergency Planning Division works alongside many other local and state partners to keep Cape Cod’s residents and visitors safe and sound during Provincetown’s annual Carnival celebration! It takes a village or, in this case, a region! In this pic (or 'safety selfie' as we like to call it), Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly and Mass Maritime Intern Elias Higgins are hard at work coordinating assets to make the day safe for all. The 46th Annual Parade Carnival Parade takes place later today! #capecodgov #provincetown #preparedness

Guess who’s out there making life better on Cape Cod? Extension’s dynamic duo, Kari Parcell and Bryan McCormack, rocked the Chatham Conservation Foundation’s Environmental Fair, teaching folks how to slim down their trash, recycle like pros, and get storm-ready to protect our beautiful Cape from floods! Meanwhile, Sue Bourque took her nutrition know-how to Provincetown’s Council on Aging, serving up a healthy strawberry spinach salad with budget-friendly tips for buying local Cape Cod produce. These events are the backbone of what Extension does best—keeping Cape Cod healthy, safe, and sustainable!

Be prepared! Join us at the Harwich Community Center on September 21, 2024 from 12PM to 2PM for demonstrations, resources, and information to keep you and your family safe during an emergency! Make a survival kit and check out services provided by various Town of Harwich departments, Barnstable County, Outer Cape Health, and Police/Animal Control. Watch a fire safety demonstration, check out the veteran’s food truck, and more! Plus, there’s a VNA bike helmet giveaway! Learn more and view the program flyer at https://loom.ly/2K6ijHo #capecodgov #emergency preparedness

This morning, the Barnstable County Department of Human Services hosted the 2024 Overdose Awareness flag and lawn sign event, a solemn and meaningful tribute to the lives lost to substance use disorder. On the grounds of the Barnstable Superior Courthouse, 72 purple flags were placed, each representing a cherished Cape Codder who lost their life last year to the ongoing tragedy of substance use disorder. This poignant display serves as a stark reminder of the impact this crisis has on our community, the families who mourn, and the urgent need for continued advocacy and resources. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in today’s event. Your unwavering support and commitment to raising awareness are vital as we work together to prevent further loss and ensure access to the mental health and substance use resources that are so desperately needed.

Check out the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension's latest blog post to learn about key food access programs available this summer like student meal sites, local food pantries, summer meal programs, and farmers' markets. Visit https://loom.ly/yMEF0j8

The Cape Cod Commission is seeking public input to help develop the Vision Zero Action Plan for Cape Cod, which aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from vehicle crashes. Use their interactive tool to highlight safety concerns or suggest improvements in specific locations. Share your input here: https://lnkd.in/eFXbZcm2

The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center at Barnstable County's Department of Health and Environment says: It's Terminology Tuesday, and we're launching a 4-part series on nitrogen. Nitrogen (N) is a gas that makes up 78% of our atmosphere and is essential for plant growth. However, it's also a significant water pollutant, contributing to harmful algal blooms and "dead zones" in marine environments. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/JibUN6E

"A Community Conversation: Racism on Cape Cod" 🎥 Missed the Event? Watch the Recording! If you couldn’t attend the August 18th discussion at the Federated Church of Orleans, you can still catch up on this vital conversation. Sponsored by the Interfaith Justice Committee of the Federated Church and Am HaYam, the event featured our own Leslie Dominguez-Santos, Barnstable County's Human Rights Coordinator, sharing her insights on how we can address racism on Cape Cod. 🎙️ Panelists: Leslie Dominguez-Santos – Human Rights Coordinator, Barnstable County Scott MacDonald – Chief of Police, Orleans Leo Blandford – Director of Health Equity and Community Impact, Outer Cape Health Rob Galibois – District Attorney, Cape Cod and Islands 📺 Watch the video here: https://loom.ly/mT_xxJU Let’s keep the conversation going! #CapeCod #CommunityConversation #RacismOnCapeCod