"It's getting pretty chilly. A lot of people are frail and thin, and it doesn't take much for that cold to set in, and they can't warm up. Her check-ins ultimately kept many residents from being left in the cold, without power or a way to communicate with their families."
"Cape Cod has a year-round population of about 230,000, with more than 40% of those over 60 years old. Earlier this week, intense winds blew across the Cape and southeastern Massachusetts, damaging power lines, taking out internet and cell towers, and creating dangerous snowdrifts that blocked residents in their homes."
"According to Eversource, as of Thursday afternoon, less than 50,000 customers on the Cape remained without power, a significant decrease from earlier in the week, when nearly 160,000 people were without power. Michael Dutton, the county administrator, said restoration efforts are ongoing, with four shelters in Provincetown, Harwich, Mashpee, and Barnstable remaining open, serving 200 people."
A historic winter blizzard struck Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts, causing widespread power outages affecting nearly 160,000 people initially. The storm damaged power lines, internet, and cell towers while creating dangerous snowdrifts that trapped residents. Cape Cod's population of 230,000 includes over 40% residents aged 60 and older, making the elderly particularly vulnerable to the extreme cold. Traveling nurse Colleen Wright navigated hazardous conditions to reach elderly clients requiring medications and welfare checks. By Thursday, fewer than 50,000 customers remained without power. Four emergency shelters in Provincetown, Harwich, Mashpee, and Barnstable served approximately 200 people, primarily elderly residents with medical conditions. Emergency response efforts continue as restoration work progresses.
Read at Boston.com
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