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As Hurricane Sandy Approaches East Coast & Rhode Island, Cicilline Highlights Key Resources For Constituents
[October 29, 2012]

As Hurricane Sandy Approaches East Coast & Rhode Island, Cicilline Highlights Key Resources For Constituents


Oct 29, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- PAWTUCKET, RI- As Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast and Rhode Island, Congressman David Cicilline reminds constituents of key resources available to prepare for the storm.



At this time, the National Weather Service is calling for heavy rain and wind moving over Rhode Island as early as Sunday morning. As the East Coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy, expecting to bring heavy wind, rain, and possibly snow when it makes landfall, Rhode Islanders should prepare for what could potentially be a very powerful storm.

Preparedness resources outlined below include the following: a preparation guide for homes, families, emergency phone numbers, storm trackers and communication materials to stay up to date on the latest weather developments.


Key Resources: Hurricane Preparedness Guide: Go to: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/announcement/hurricanePreparedness.pdf to download This guide was created by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, NOAA, FEMA, and the American Red Cross.

Ready.gov's 3 Step Plan for Hurricane Preparedness- includes tips on how to create your own emergency supply kit: Go to: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

State of Rhode Island Emergency Phone Numbers: Go to: http://www.riema.ri.gov/response/contacts/local/ If you do see a downed power line during the storm, please contact National Grid's storm center to help others stay safe: Go to: http://www.nationalgridus.com/narragansett/storm/storm.asp Other resources: Rhode Island Red Cross NOAA Hurricane Sandy Read this original document at: http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/hurricane-sandy-approaches-east-coast-rhode-island-cicilline-highlights-key-resources

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