Hurricane Irene, a dangerous storm
with heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding, is projected to arrive in
Rhode Island Saturday night, with the full force of the storm occurring
throughout Sunday and early Monday. Please see the important hurricane
preparedness information below from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
(RIEMA).
For real-time updates on Hurricane Irene, please check the
National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
For Rhode Island
updates, please check the RIEMA website: http://www.riema.ri.gov/
Check the Red Cross Shelters for the closest open one- most are in the schools closest to you BUT CHECK FIRST