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Here's a roundup of tips from the Red Cross, the Coast Guard, FEMA and other agencies.
JOHNSTON, RI — Besides stockpiling bottled water, bread and milk, and turning up the heat and charging up the cellphones, the experts recommend taking several other steps to stay safe during the nor'easter. Patch has collected the advice from the Red Cross, the Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. National Grid says it's prepared, but if any wires come down, don't touch them or drive over them. Assume they're live wires and report them and outages at 1-800-465-1212.
Red Cross Offers Tips For Tuesday's Nor'Easter
BRISTOL, RI — The Red Cross says people should follow storm safety tips in advance of Tuesday's nor'easter. Click here... Read more
RI Mariners: Don't Go Out To Sea In Nor'Easter: Coast Guard
NEWPORT, RI... Read more
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Pets And Snowstorms: Do You Have A Plan?
NEWPORT, RI—Hopefully, the coming snow storm will not spell disaster, and nobody will have to evacuate. But do you have a plan for your pets if you have to seek shelter? The government has some tips,... Read more
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