Dukes County Emergency Management Association

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

🌪️ National Hurricane Preparedness Week is Here! 🌪️

We encourage all residents and visitors of Martha’s Vineyard to take time this week to prepare for hurricane season.

🌀 Hurricane season begins June 1st — and preparation now can make all the difference later.

Take action today:

✅ Build or refresh your emergency kit
Include water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.

✅ Make a plan
Know your evacuation routes, shelter options, and how you’ll communicate with family.

✅ Stay informed
Sign up for local alerts through CivicReady and monitor trusted sources like US National Weather Service Boston MA and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

✅ Prepare your home
Secure outdoor items, clear gutters, and understand your flood risk—especially in coastal areas.

✅ Don’t forget pets and neighbors
Plan for animals and check in on those who may need extra assistance.

🌊 Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring strong winds, heavy rain, storm surge, and power outages to our island community. Being prepared helps keep you, your family, and our community safe.

📲 Learn more from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Ready at www.Ready.gov

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Applications are due no later than May 15th, 2026 at noon!

05/05/2026

Aquinnah Police Department Hiring Police Sergeant: The Aquinnah Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Police Sergeant.

For more information, including requirements, a job description, the application and more, click the link.

https://aquinnahpolice.us/2026/05/04/aquinnah-police-department-hiring-police-sergeant/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

05/05/2026

Text alerts are live.

Stay updated on service changes, delays, and important announcements right on your phone.

Text 'VTA' to (855) 768-4533 to sign up.

05/02/2026

04/23/2026

🌎 Earth Week Event – Climate Resilience Symposium (Today!)

Join us this afternoon in Aquinnah for a powerful Earth Week conversation focused on strengthening our Island’s resilience in the face of climate change and extreme weather.

📍 Aquinnah Town Hall
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📌Part 1: Climate Resilience & Emergency Planning Panel (3–4 PM)
Hear from local leaders on how we can better prepare for future weather events following the Blizzard of 2026.

Moderated by:
• Sakiko Isomichi, Martha's Vineyard Commission Climate Resilience Planner

Panelists include:
• Jennelle Gadowski, West Tisbury Emergency Management Director
• Forrest Filler, Aquinnah Emergency Management Director
• Bill Lake, Aquinnah Energy & Climate Committee Chair
• Kathie Olsen, Aquinnah CERT
• Jennie Gadowski, Up-Island Council on Aging (Howe’s House)

📌Part 2: Planting for Climate Resilience (4–5 PM)
Explore how everyday landscapes and native plantings can help build a more climate-resilient community.

Come be part of the conversation and learn how we can build a stronger, more resilient Martha’s Vineyard—together.

04/12/2026

📣 Ready Together: Community Preparedness – April Session

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and preparedness isn’t just about supplies—it’s also about your financial readiness. 💵

Join West Tisbury Emergency Management for our next Ready Together session:
💡 Emergency Financial Preparedness: Planning Today for Tomorrow

📍 West Tisbury Free Public Library
📅 Saturday, April 18
🕒 3:30–4:30 PM

This informative and practical presentation will cover how to:
• Organize critical documents
• Safeguard personal and financial information
• Plan for unexpected expenses
• Recover more quickly after a disaster

Participants will receive a FREE Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) and learn how to use it to securely store essential records—all in one accessible place.

Being financially prepared can reduce stress, speed recovery, and help keep you and your family resilient when it matters most.

✅ Free and open to the public
Let’s continue to get Ready Together!

04/08/2026