RI Shelters To Open In Storm: Latest List

CRANSTON, RI — The state emergency management agency on Wednesday urged all cities and towns to open a shelter, due to the coming storm followed by extreme low temperatures. These shelters are for overnight stays and are separate from the list of warming centers, which typically are open only daytimes and during regular business hours. Patch is checking municipal government websites for information about the shelters. (In an emergency, people can always go to the police station for help.)

Patch will update the list.

Barrington: According to the Town website, East Providence High School serves as the Barrington shelter, if the storm event is statewide. Otherwise, the shelter is the Primrose Hill Elementary School. Announcements will be made in local media and on the website. In addition, residents can always go to the lobby of the Public Safety Building, 100 Federal Road. It has a generator and is always available for warming. Also, the library, 281 County Road, is used as a warming shelter during their normal hours.

Bristol: The Town Rec Center, Asylum Road, will open as a shelter at 8 a.m. Thursday and will be staffed 24 hours. Police will provide emergency transportation. Call 253-6900 for help with a ride or with home medical equipment.

Coventry: The Town will wait to open its shelter, police said. "Warming Center/Shelters - We are prepared to open our warming center at the Dept. of Humans Service at 50 Wood Street should the need arise. We encourage all residents to stay in during the storm and we will assess any outages and the need for warming shelters during and after the storm. If it is a life threatening emergency during the storm please call either police of fire to report your situation. We will attempt to assist residents seeking shelter utilizing our Fire Departments or the Police Department as temporary shelters.

East Providence: East Providence High School

Jamestown: Town Hall, opens at noon, Jan. 4

Middletown: Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Ave, 02842. Enter on Turner Road side. Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. through storm's duration. Open to Aquidneck Islanders. No pets allowed, except service animals with documentation. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Middletown Police Department at (401) 846-1104 or the Middletown Fire Department at (401) 847-3636.

Narragansett: Narragansett Public Library, 35 Kingstown Road.

Newport: Seaman's Church Institute, 18 Market Square, 02840. Seamen's Church Institute will be open as a day time warming center Thursday, 1/4 from 7am-4pm, and as an Overnight Warming Center Thursday, 1/4, Friday, 1/5, and Saturday 1/6 from 4pm to 7am. Clients in need will be provided with a cot, blanket and pillow and be treated to a hot dinner, snacks, beverages, and breakfast. Movies will be shown and games are available. Free showers and laundry is available. We have coats, hats, gloves, socks, clothing and toiletries to offer as well.

Please call Leslie Streuli 401-847-4260 with any questions.

Or Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, 02842. Enter on Turner Road side. Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. through storm's duration. Open to Aquidneck Islanders. No pets allowed, except service animals with documentation. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Middletown Police Department at (401) 846-1104 or the Middletown Fire Department at (401) 847-3636.

Portsmouth: Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, 02842. Enter on Turner Road side. Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. through storm's duration. Open to Aquidneck Islanders. No pets allowed, except service animals with documentation. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Middletown Police Department at (401) 846-1104 or the Middletown Fire Department at (401) 847-3636.

Providence: Rhode Island College, 600 Mt Pleasant Ave., (Donovan Dining Center) Providence, 02911. Thursday: 24/7 Friday:24/7 **Pets are allowed**

Tiverton: Call (401) 625-6707.

Warren: All fire stations will operate as warming stations.