PUBIC NOTICE TROPICAL STORM HENRI
August 20, 2021 3:30PM
Tropical Storm Henri is presently forecast to have a significant impact with rain and winds on the Town of Falmouth, the Cape and all surrounding areas beginning late Saturday and through Sunday into early Monday. Be assured that all Town emergency operations departments have been involved in planning and preparations for this coming storm event. This includes Fire, Police, Public Works, Marine and Environmental Services and Communications. We will be in routine contact with EverSource representatives and other utilities. As needed, the Town is fully prepared to begin the function of the Falmouth Emergency Operations Center.
All residents are encouraged to shelter in place and make preparations to allow your continued safety during this storm, including ample food and water to avoid any unnecessary vehicle trips during the height of this storm. Should you experience an emergency, you should follow the normal protocol of dialing 911.
Should it become necessary, the Town is prepared to open an emergency shelter and one or more warming/cooling centers to ensure the safety of Falmouth residents.
The Town webpage will be updated periodically over the coming 48 hours as we learn more – www.falmouthma.gov.
Residents and visitors can also sign up to receive alerts for this and future emergency events via phone call, text message, email and/or social media via a new alert system: FalmouthAlert. To start receiving alerts from the Town, text ‘falmouthmaalert’ to 67283 or visit https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=falmouthma to sign up for these alerts.
Julian M. Suso
Falmouth Town Manager
