WINTER STORM MESSAGE TO FALMOUTH RESIDENTS
Friday January 28, 2022
We understand that at present between 18” and 24” of snow is now predicted to fall beginning after midnight this evening and continuing through most of the day on Saturday. This will be accompanied by significant, sustained wind gusts which will create drifting conditions and present challenges for maintaining open roadways during the height of this winter storm tomorrow. All available public safety and public works resources will be available to support the Town of Falmouth during this storm. The Town will be routinely monitoring power outages and working closely with EverSource in responding as conditions permit.
The Town’s Emergency Operations Center will be operational as of 6AM on Saturday January 29th and can be reached at 508-495-2602. A reminder to residents that if you experience a power outage during the storm please contact Eversource directly at 800-592-2000. Please do not call the Police, Fire or Communications Departments to report power outages or inquire about when power will be restored.
The Town of Falmouth will be opening a warming center at the Gus Canty Community Center Building at 790 Main Street on both Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8AM and 4PM. This warming center will not be available during the overnight hours. Outlets will be available for the charging of personal electronic devices if needed.
Barnstable County will be opening a regional overnight shelter at the Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street for residents of the Towns of Falmouth, Mashpee, and Sandwich. The shelter will open at 6:30AM on Saturday morning and will remain open until storm related services are no longer needed. While the shelter will be open, residents are encouraged to plan ahead for emergency needs and seek alternate shelter with family or friends first and access the regional shelter only when other options are not available. Based on the timing of the impending storm, residents who do need to utilize the High School overnight shelter are encouraged to plan on arriving no later than 7:00AM on Saturday, before the storm hits, as travel is expected to become difficult after that time. Transportation to the shelter is not available pre-storm but is anticipated to be available after the storm passes, when the roads are cleared for safe travel.
Anyone who must utilize the overnight shelter should bring at least three days of essentials, including all medications. The High School overnight shelter can accommodate people who use an oxygen apparatus. Those bringing infants or toddlers to the shelter should also bring formula, food, diapers, wipes, changes of clothing, toys, and a “pack ‘n play” or portable crib and bedding. Pets are accepted at all regional shelters. Please bring all your pet supplies to the shelter except for crates, which are provided by the shelter. You cannot sleep with your pet(s).
Please remember to check on elderly and disabled neighbors and to call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Note: Falmouth will be utilizing the FALMOUTH ALERTS system to provide updates to residents throughout the storm. If you would like to register for Falmouth Alerts please visit the Town Website and follow the links from the Emergency Communications, Fire or Emergency Preparedness pages.
Thank you and stay safe.
Julian M. Suso
Falmouth Town Manager
