BARNSTABLE, MA (WBZ-AM) -- Cape Cod is expected to get hammered during this nor'easter which is going to hit the area Friday. I Barnstable county is ready for whatever mother nature throws at them.
Officials tell WBZ NewsRadio1030’s Rod Fritz that it’s the astronomical high tides and hurricane force winds that have them concerned.
“We’re talking about a multi-day event with strong winds, high seas and a threat of coastal flooding,” said Kevin Morely, with Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee.
Morley, who is the public information officer for the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee and he says residents should prepared to be on their own for at least 72 hours.
Though he hopes not a lot of folks lose power. if they do? What will they need ?
“Batteries, portable radios....and just be safe the winds are predicted to be hurricane force winds it’s not something to mess with,” Morley said.
As for those who are evacuated, Morley said that says are shelters are ready if needed but he notes Cape Codders are resilient.
WBZ NewsRadio1030’s Rod Fritz reports.