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⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)

🟡 Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued February 4 at 3:52PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
🟡 Heavy Freezing Spray Watch: Heavy Freezing Spray Watch issued February 4 at 3:52PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

Weather Now

30°F / -1°C - Clear
Wind: 4 mph NNW | Humidity: 40% | Feels like: ~27°F (wind chill)
Air Quality: 53 (Moderate)

Forecast

Tonight: 17°F - Mostly Clear
Thursday: 30°F - Sunny
Thursday Night: 15°F - Partly Cloudy
Source: NWS

Rural Emergency Tips

Know your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPS
Weak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground.
Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned
Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets
Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms
Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows
No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid
No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex
Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum)

Resources

Roads: RI 511
Emergency: RI EMA
Health: RI Health
Power: poweroutage.us
Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767
211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check)
Weather: NWS Radar

🎒 Emergency Kit

- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)
- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov