| Lt. Mike Turano, Westerly EMA Director, released the following information this afternoon after the RIEMA briefing:
"SANDY" Briefing 10/27/2012
The latest from RI Emergency Management on the weather is as follows: The biggest impacts should be felt from Monday through Tuesday, 50-80mph winds with the greatest being felt along the coast, 4 – 7' storm surge.
***Westerly was mentioned specifically to be mindful of potential flooding of the Pawcatuck River due to the expected surge***
Widespread power outages, flooding, severe beach erosion (the worst in many years), and large surf (again Misquamicut was specifically mentioned)
The Red Cross has stated that the regional sheltering plan will be utilized which means our shelter will be at the Chariho Middle School. I will have more information on this at tomorrow's meeting.
There will be no pre-emptive power shut downs in RI according to National Grid.
Please continue to pass along the message to prepare for this event.
A reminder that the EOC will be open 24 hrs/day starting at 08:00 Monday.
The next meeting is scheduled at 11:30 Tomorrow 10/28/2012.
(Note: This report is also available at http://www.westerlypolice.org/) |
