A High Wind Warning is in effect from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13 in Provincetown. North/Northeast winds will be 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. The strongest winds are forecast for late Tuesday morning and afternoon. 

A Coastal Flood Warning is also in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, with 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of the 1:53 p.m. high tide due to splashover. 

Tuesday afternoon’s high tide is predicted to be 13.5 feet with winds from the North/Northeast. These conditions have a history of impacting the West End of town.

Provincetown DPW will be making sandbags available to concerned residents at the DPW Highway Garage, located at 24 Race Point Rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. today, Monday, February 12. The limit is 10 sandbags per property, and you must check in with staff upon arrival at the Highway Garage.  

Accumulations of 2-5" of snow are also possible during the storm. In the event of plowable snow, the Town may activate an Emergency Snow Removal Parking Ban on all streets posted with signs displaying the wording, “Emergency Snow Route, Tow Away Zone, No Parking in the Event of Snowfall.” The following streets are designated as snow plowing areas (upper is north of Bradford Street, lower is south of Bradford Street):

• Alden Street
• Atlantic Avenue
• Brewster Street
• Center Street
• Commercial Street
• Conant Street (upper & lower)
• Cottage Street (upper)
• Cudworth Street
• Johnson Street
• Miller Hill Road
• Montello Street (upper & lower)
• Nickerson Street (upper & lower)
• Pearl Street (upper & lower)
• Pleasant Street
• Pricilla Alden
• Prince Street
• Ryder Street
• Standish Street (upper & lower)
• West Vine Street

Regardless of the severity of this storm’s impacts, it’s important to be prepared. The following are some reminders for how residents can prepare themselves and their property for severe weather:    

• Sign up for emergency alerts from the Town via text message, email, or phone call at https://alerts.provincetown-ma.gov/. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and others to subscribe as well.    
• Be prepared for possible flooding by: 
  1. Clearing storm drains and catch basins near your property of leaves and debris.  
  2. Protecting your property with sandbags, especially in low-lying areas of the East End that experienced flooding during the December 2023 and December 2022 storms. 
  3. Raising or removing items in basements or low-lying areas. 
  4. Contacting neighbors who may be out of town to let them know about the forecast so they can prepare their properties.  
  5. Replacing any broken, cracked or frayed outdoor electrical outlets or cords and ensuring extension cords are rated for their intended use - never use an indoor extension cord outdoors. 
• Be prepared for possible power outages by:     
  1. Keeping your devices fully charged.      
  2. Storing flashlights and batteries in an easily accessible location.     
  3. Having extra batteries, medicine, blankets, canned goods, and bottled water on hand.     
  4. Keeping refrigerators closed as much as possible and setting the temperature at 45° or below. Food will stay fresh for between 36-48 hours in a full fridge; 24 hours in a half-filled one.     
• Be prepared for high winds:    
  1. Avoid outdoor activities.    
  2. Watch for flying debris.    
  3. Stay off roadways and take extra care in a high-profile vehicle such as a truck, van, SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high wind gusts.
  4. Remove any dead trees or branches on your property.    
  5. Tie down or bring in any furniture or decorations on decks, patios, or in yards.    
• Build a kit to support you/your family with supplies for 3-5 days. The kit should include:    
  1. Bottled water and food that doesn’t need to be refrigerated.    
  2. Flashlights, a radio, and extra batteries.    
  3. Phone chargers.    
  4. First aid kit with medications.    
  5. Special medical equipment, if needed.    
  6. Personal care items.    

The following are some important contacts for residents to be aware of:    

• For any EMERGENCY in Provincetown: 911     
• For the PROVINCETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT non-emergency line: 508-487-1212     
• For the PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT non-emergency line: 508-487-7023     
• For the PROVINCETOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 508-487-7060 or email sprada@provincetown-ma.gov     
• For power outages, contact EVERSOURCE directly: 1-800-592-2000 or online at https://www.eversource.com/content/residential/outages    
• For VERIZON service issues: 1-800-837-4966     
• For COMCAST service issues: 1-800-266-2278    

Additional information and updates will be shared on the Town’s website, Facebook page, and through the Town’s alert system.  

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