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Last updated 5.11.2026
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 –https://www.harwich-ma.gov/312/Sign-Up-for-Notifications
- Sign up for News, Announcements –https://www.harwich-ma.gov/312/Sign-Up-for-Notifications
- 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 – https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/ma-harwich/c038487f-8a21-4ba7-8758-137b45aeb9a1/emergency-preparedness-information-form-pdf-.pdf
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 - Town of Harwich Emergency Management website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/299/Emergency-Management
- 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 - Harwich Channel Live Stream: http://reflect-origin-1045.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch-now?site=1
- Harwich Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harwichfire
- Library Services after a Disaster (linked)