Posts Tagged ‘preparedness’
Hurricane Lee preparedness time is NOW for Rhode Island
Right on the heels of some unusual rain and even tornado pattern here in Rhode Island, Hurricane Lee is skirting the coast, with great concern for most of New England. With a clear window today, now is the time to prepare. The leadership of all state agencies gathered with the Governor to review preparedness and…
Read MoreU.S. East Coast: Time is now to take hurricane, wind, rain precautions
As we see Hurricanes which may – or may not – impact our state, we are repeating our series on hurricane preparedness in one place – and add new information just released from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. We encourage you to take some time this weekend to look at your home in a…
Read MorePreparedness fail. Back to Basics for Rhode Island infrastructure overriding priority.
Photo, top: Corey Welch, WPRI, on Twitter An intense, driven rain hit the parched Rhode Island surfaces with a refreshing and welcome drink – then it became a deluge – then it just wouldn’t stop. Early this morning, the rain continues to pummel. On top of 5, 7, 9 inches already hitting us. And, our…
Read MoreUPDATED: “Wicked Big” Snowstorm (aka, Bomb Cyclone – Snowpocalypse, Bombogenesis) is here.
by Nancy Thomas This is a developing story…and will be updated throughout the storm. Bomb Cyclone – Snowmageddon -Snowpocalypse – Bombogenesis. What’s the definition? Think of it as a snowstorm with hurricane power. That about says it and at this point ALL forecasters are in agreement. If you drive (and just don’t until at least…
Read MoreHurricane Henri turns more towards Rhode Island. Stay vigilant – shelter in place
Photo, 5am: (GOES-16 satellite via Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere – https://rammb-slider.cira.colostate.edu) Expect the hurricane to intensify over the morning hours – with landfall in the greater noontime-2pm hours. The track of the hurricane has moved to the east with more of an impact on Rhode Island. Landfall could now be between Rhode…
Read MoreHappy New Year! We wish you…RESILIENCY
It would seem inadequate to wish you all a simple happy and healthy New Year. After the year we have just finished, we have greater wishes for you – more meaningful wishes for all of us. If there is one word to sum it up it would be – resiliency. We wish you resiliency in…
Read MoreWeek 3 – Prepare for Disasters
Disasters and Emergencies Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage because of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Eastern Pacific hurricane season is…
Read MoreWeek 2 – Build Your Kit
Continuing our series for National Preparedness Month – this week we build that emergency kid you can grab and take with you on a moment’s notice. Now’s the time to think about what you will need right away. Build A Kit After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days.…
Read More“Memorial Hospital stands ready to answer the call” – Pawtucket & Central Falls Mayors
In a letter sent March 30th to Care New England’s CEO and board of directors, Mayor Donald Grebien and Mayor James Diossa together, are urging the opening of their community’s hospital, Memorial Hospital, which was provisionally shuttered about two years ago. The hospital had over 200 beds and more than a dozen ICU units. Here…
Read MoreEmmanuel House Guests Make Masks to Help Community
The guests at Emmanuel House, the diocesan homeless shelter located on Public Street, Providence, have been busy making protective masks aimed at helping guests of local homeless shelters as well as shelter providers who may be facing a shortage of masks amid the Coronavirus crisis. After finding a “do-it-yourself” solution on the internet, staff purchased…
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