Feb 26, 2022 | Public Safety, Uncategorized
Use and Care of Masks Wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you Updated Feb. 25, 2022 Languages Print Masks can help protect you and others from COVID-19. Learn more about different types of masks and respirators and how to get the best fit. When...
Jan 22, 2021 | Public Safety, State of Massachusetts, Vaccine
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines....
May 14, 2020 | Public Safety
With the wave of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is reminding customers about common signs to recognize a scam and specific pandemic-related scams to look out for, including: * Threats of immediate power disconnection or demands for payment:...
May 1, 2020 | Public Safety
“Think Before You Click” encourages parents to talk to children about potential online dangers and take action to protect their privacy BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations are partnering to alert parents and guardians of the...
Apr 21, 2020 | Public Safety
As a caring adult the thought of a child being abused is hard to imagine and can raise a number of emotions. The actions taken as someone who suspects and responds to abuse is important to the child’s recovery. If you suspect abuse: Remain calm and thank the child for...
Apr 21, 2020 | Older Adults, Public Safety
Don’t fall prey to coronavirus scams. The IRS isn’t going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an Economic Impact Payment or your tax refund faster. Stay vigilant: go.usa.gov/xvrf7.
Apr 10, 2020 | Public Safety, State of Massachusetts
The expansion of SafeLink, the Commonwealth’s statewide, 24/7, toll-free and confidential domestic violence hotline now includes resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. Previously, SafeLink served as a hotline to specifically connect domestic violence...
Apr 9, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, Public Safety
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to...
Apr 6, 2020 | Older Adults, Public Safety
ALERT: #IRS will not call to request any personal or financial information for you to get an economic impact payment. If you get such a call — HANG UP. See official updates at irs.gov/coronavirus
Apr 6, 2020 | Public Safety
A message from C.O.MM Fire Chief Mike Winn COVID-19 is real and emerging threat to all of us and our beloved communities. My advice to pass on to all of you is follow the guidance from the Governor and stay home. The uncertainties and concerns with COVID-19 challenge...
Mar 23, 2020 | Older Adults, Public Safety
The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. In a memo to U.S. Attorneys, Attorney General Barr said, “The pandemic is dangerous enough without wrongdoers seeking to profit from...
Mar 23, 2020 | Public Safety
What is CodeRED and why is it important to me? CodeRED is a new emergency notification service by which town officials can notify Barnstable residents and businesses by telephone, cellular phone, text message, or electronic mail about time‐sensitive emergency...
Mar 21, 2020 | Public Safety
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or...
Mar 20, 2020 | Public Safety
Stay alert for fraud during the #COVID19 national emergency. If you see test kits for sale online and posted on social media sites, don’t take the bait! Find more ways to stay fraud safe at go.cms.gov/2U7ELiZ.
Mar 19, 2020 | Public Safety
In an effort to ensure that the Hyannis Fire Department is able to effectively respond to the needs of our community during this public health emergency, we have substantially adjusted operations. A planning team has been established and meeting daily to ensure our...
Mar 17, 2020 | Public Safety
As the situation with the COVID-19 virus continues to develop we would like to remind members of the public that it may not be necessary to come into the station to conduct business or request reports. In order to help keep as many people healthy as possible please...
