Dukes County Emergency Management Association
@DukesCountyEM
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A coalition of EMD, EMS, fire, law enforcement, healthcare, public health, public works & community partners from #DukesCounty (#MarthasVineyard and #Cuttyhunk)
Dukes County, Massachusetts
Joined February 2022
Are you ready for winter? Over the next few months, we'll be sharing tips that will help you and your family stay #WinterReady this season. More info: https://t.co/41dVHgAAOJ
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If you plan to be driving on Sunday, leave extra time to reach your destination, especially in southeastern Massachusetts, due to the forecast for snow.
๐จ๏ธโ๏ธNot much has changed in regard to the expected snowfall amounts late Sat night into early Sun. Potential for 1-2" of snow south of I-90 with a swath of 3-4" towards the south coast where snow lingers through Sunday. Snow moves into western MA/CT 9-11PM then spreads east.
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๐ Give the gift of #Preparedness this holiday season! @Readygov suggests essentials like radios, water filters, first aid kits, thermal blankets, multi-tools & more. Practical gifts keep your loved ones safe, informed & ready! #BeReady #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyManagement
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Be ready for winter travel by stocking up on essentials for your car! Build your emergency kit with these items: - Warmth: blankets & hand warmers - Communication: phone charger & power bank - First aid: kit & meds - Food: granola bars & water - Tools: ice scraper & tire chains
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Keep you and your loved ones safe during winter weather. Prepare for potential heat & power outages at homeโupdate your emergency supply kit with items such as warm clothes, blankets, & hand warmers. Listen to your local officials for weather updates.
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Thanks to everyone who joined our first โ#ReadyTogether: Community Preparednessโ session! During National #EmergencyPreparednessMonth we covered local hazards, emergency plans, go-bags, alerts, #CERT & #DART. Community preparedness makes us stronger. Stay tuned for next month! ๐
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Emergencies can happen anytime โ make sure you and your family are ready. Get weather alerts, safety tips, and more with the FEMA App. Download it free today to #BeReady for the unexpected: https://t.co/5k6zIiBVhZ
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๐Last weekend 250+ free #Flu & #COVID vaccinations were administered at the islandwide clinic at @MVRHS. #CERT was activated alongside volunteers from across #MarthasVineyard to support registration, scribing, interpreting and traffic. Thank you to all partners and volunteers!๐
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๐ Join us for the next Ready Together: #CommunityPreparedness session - Ready for the Holidays: Safe Gatherings & Winter Weather Prep ๐
Wed, Nov 19 | 4:30โ5:30PM ๐ #WestTisbury Library Letโs get #ReadyTogether for a safe, resilient holiday season โ๏ธโจ #BeReady #HolidaySafety
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Last fall #MVCERT & #MVDART members earned their @Americanheart #HeartSaver #CPR #AED certification through a training sponsored by @DukesCountyEM and taught by #OakBluffs Ambulance Association at @OBFireEMS as part of our #CERT Disaster Medical Operations Unit #MarthasVineyardโ๏ธ
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๐จ FREE #CPR & #AED #TRAINING! ๐จ Join #MVCERT & #MVDART for hands-on lifesaving training. ๐
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 โฐ 6โ9PM ๐ #WestTisbury Fire Station #2 โ
CPR skills โ
AED use โ
Emergency response teamwork ๐ Register: https://t.co/StMwDwl74F
#MarthasVineyard
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๐FREE Island-Wide Vaccine Clinic ๐
Sun. Nov. 9, 2025 ๐9AMโ3PM ๐#MarthasVineyard Regional High School #Flu & #COVID vaccines available for ages 6 months to adult ๐ฃ๏ธ Interpreters onsite ๐ Register: https://t.co/pRSc1ZmhpW
#DukesCounty #FluShot #COVID19 #VaccinesSaveLives
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The chill is setting in! If you're using a space heater, please do it safely -- always plug it directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip, and keep it at least three feet from curtains, bedding, or anything else that might burn: https://t.co/hrMLTWzKsE
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Today we honor the brave individuals who answer the call 24/7 when our community needs them most. On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we thank our: ๐ Firefighters ๐ EMS ๐ Law Enforcement ๐ 9-1-1 Dispatchers ๐ Emergency Management #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst
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๐ป Join us Fri. Oct 24 (3:30โ4:30PM) at the #WestTisbury Library for Building a Cyber Strong Community โ part of our #ReadyTogether series! Learn to spot phishing scams, strengthen passwords & protect your digital life. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #WestTisburyEMD #SecureOurWorld
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Norโeaster cont. to bring rain and gusty winds to southern New England through Tuesday. 1โ2" of rain expected across RI and eastern MA, less west. Coastal gusts up to 40 mph with minor flooding possible around Monday afternoonโs high tide. Conditions improve Tuesday night.
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Read the latest key messages regarding the development of a strong coastal low this weekend. Significant coastal impacts are expected along much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Potentially damaging wind gusts could lead to scattered power outages. Now is the
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๐Charge into Fire Safety๐ Itโs #FirePreventionWeek (Oct 5โ11)! From phones to e-bikes, lithium-ion batteries power our livesโbut unsafe use can spark fires. ๐ฅ BUY listed products โก CHARGE safely โป๏ธ RECYCLE responsibly ๐Learn more: https://t.co/VIEOK7Dj50
#BatterySafety #NFPA
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