Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Cape & Islands - Hurricane Sandy - the Aftermath

boy standing in ocean surfHurricane Sandy swept through Cape Cod & the Islands on Monday, Oct 29. As predicated, much of the area experienced heavy rain, damaging winds, widespread power outages, and coastal flooding. The National Weather Service is still predicting periods of rain through Wednesday. High tides will continue to be higher than usual. Several NSTAR customers are still without power. But for most, unlike the residents of New York and New Jersey, the storm was just an inconvenience.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Cape & Islands - Preparing for Hurricane Sandy

UPDATES: State of Emergency Alert October 27, 2012 12:45 PM - Governor declares State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Sandy. State Office Buildings Closed Monday 10/29. October 28, 2012 04:30 PM     No school Monday! No school Tuesday!
As Hurricane Sandy moves up the east coast, Cape Cod & Islands will most likely experience heavy rain, damaging winds, widespread power outages, and coastal flooding. Weather forecasts are calling for rain with high winds from Sunday through Wednesday. Visit NOAA to track the storm and the National Weather Service for local forecasts. Cape Cod & Islands residents, along with our New England neighbors, should take a few simple but necessary precautions.