Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

Important Emergency Resources on the Internet:

 

More information:

  • Emergency Shelters
    In the event of a hurricane in Rhode Island, public shelters can provide emergency, short-term shelter to the public.
  • Hurricane Preparation for Boaters
    Important information and resources for boat owners about protecting your boat during a hurricane.
  • Your Evacuation Plan
    From the American Red Cross. Learn how to properly plan for an evacuation during an emergency to protect lives and your home.
  • Evacuation Decisions
    People have several choices for their evacuation destination.
  • Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage
    (PDF Document) From the American Red Cross. Detailed information about safeguarding your home and possessions during a hurricane. (PDF Document)
  • Special Needs
    If you or someone you know has special needs, you should be especially careful in emergency and preparedness planning before and after the disaster.
  • Be Ready for Coastal Floods, Hurricanes
    If a hurricane were approaching the Rhode Island coastline, would you be ready to evacuate or ride out the storm at home?
  • Animal Safety Plan
    If you are a pet owner, emergency planning before a disaster may save the life of your pet.
  • Be Ready for Floods, Hurricanes Inland
    From the National Weather Service. Turn Around Don't Drown™ Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard.
  • Do You Need Flood Insurance?
    From FEMA. Information and resources related to home and property insurance against floods.