2012 Hurricane Sandy - Rhode Island INDEX
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- Mission
- This facility record was created to compile a list of information related to the October 2012 Hurricane Sandy. ---------------------------------
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- Temporary
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VOLUNTEERS -
United Way Update post:
http://www.uwri.org/news-and-events/post/hurricane-sandy-update
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Also, United Way and Serve Rhode Island are trying to recruit 400 volunteers to help with the state’s response to Hurricane Sandy. Anyone interested in helping in this situation is encouraged to call 2-1-1 who is working with Serve Rhode Island to deploy volunteers throughout the state.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - (#5749)
http://www.riema.ri.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/RI-Emergency-Management-Agency/164131846977049
(County Contacts)
http://www.riema.ri.gov/response/contacts/local/index.php
Rhode Island Prepares for Possible Impacts of Hurricane Sandy -
http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17738
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POWER:
National Grid -
https://www1.nationalgridus.com/PowerOutageMap
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RED CROSS -
http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-Begins-Preparations-Ahead-of-Hurricane-Sandy
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United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island (2-1-1) -
http://www.uwri.org/news-and-events/post/hurricane-sandy-update
For situations involving any immediate threat to the health and welfare of residents, individuals should immediately call 9-1-1.
For other requests for assistance, such as food, shelter, transportation or other human service needs, Rhode Islanders are encouraged to call 2-1-1. Information is also available online at www.211ri.org.
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SHELTERS --
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MEDIA -
Gov. seeks federal disaster assistance
FEMA's preliminary report of the public damage to Washington, Bristol, and Newport Counties totaled approximately $5.3 million.
Gov. seeks federal disaster assistance
http://www.wpri.com/
http://www.providencejournal.com/
R.I. towns announce shelter openings and other emergency preparations -
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2012/10/ri-towns-announce-shelter-openings-and-other-emergency-preparations.html
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FACEBOOK -
Hurricane Sandy -
https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneSandyNews
The Disaster Distress Helpline -
https://www.facebook.com/distresshelpline