Feb. 13 snowstorm cancels town activities, schools

Locations are closings, events are canceling and everyone is being encouraged to stay home due to the inclement weather anticipated for Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Town Administrator Derek Sullivan has canceled all non-essential services in town for Tuesday, including Town Hall.

A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the hours of 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. 

Snow accumulation is estimated to be five to 10 inches and wind gusts may reach winds up to 45 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. 

Wareham Public Schools and Upper Cape Technical Reginal School has announced all of their schools and activities will be canceled as well. 

The Council on Aging has also canceled all activities and trash pick up will be delayed by a day.

According to Eversource, the company will be bringing in additional line and tree crews ahead of time who will be able to quickly and safely respond to damage and power outages caused by the storm.

Eversource warns natural gas customers that their systems may be affected during power outages and reminds them to keep gas meters and outdoor vents clear of snow and ice, which can be removed by broom or hand. 

The company provides a storm safety checklist and steps on how to build a storm safety kit – even one for pets.

Eversource customers are also able to download the company’s app, which provides a communication channel and a power map where outages can be reported. Users can also watch the progress of the company addressing those issues.