Emergency Contact Numbers and Information for Smithfield

Residents of Smithfield have a number of ways to follow Hurricane Sandy and alert town and utility officials of potential problems.

Last week, the town posted a brochure that includes tips on making a disaster plan [including where pets might stay, since they're generally not allowed in public shelters where food is served] and information on how to stay informed during and after the storm.

Click here for the brochure, which is in .pdf format.

In case of emergency:

Dial 9-1-1. 

Main number for Smithfield Police: (401) 231-2500.

Main number for Smithfield Fire Department: (401) 949-1330.

Main Number for Smithfield EMA: (401) 233-1033.

To report/view power outages:

National Grid Emergency Outage Reporting Phone Number 1-800-465-1212.

Smartphone users can also text STORM to NGRID (64743) for outage alerts.

To check the status of outages in your area, visit National Grid Outage Central for Rhode Island.

Online and on Twitter:

The town has set up three Twitter feeds where important information will be posted:

Town of Smithfield: @SmithfieldRI, 

Smithfield Police Department: @Smithfield_PD

Smithfield Emergency Management: @SmfldEM 

[Links in bold go directly to the agencies' websites. No account needed to access Twitter feeds.]

Listen to NOAA radio:

Smithfield EMA has a link to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radio frequency here.

To post business and organization closings and cancellations:

Add your business or organization cancellation to SmithfieldPatch by clicking this link: Here's Where to Follow Smithfield School and Other Closings.

Want to share your photos and video from the storm? Read 10 Ways to Use SmithfieldPatch During the Storm.