Island Park, CFP Residents Should Be Ready To Move
Portsmouth emergency officials say residents of Island Park and Common Fence Point should prepare if asked to move to higher ground.
The following is from a press release.
The Town of Portsmouth is issuing a Code Red Alert to all residents.
A severe weather alert is being issued for an impending storm with Tropical Force Winds which is forecasted to hit our area starting early on Monday, Oct. 28, and lasting into late Tuesday.
Regional Shelters are being opened at the Gaudet Middle School in Middletown and the Tiverton Middle School in Tiverton. Pets are not allowed. The shelters will open at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The State of Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency is advising that potential flooding and power outages are expected.
As a precautionary measure, the town of Portsmouth is advising that the residents of Island Park, Common Fence Point and other low lying areas where possible flooding may occur should be prepared to move to higher ground.
All residents are urged to take necessary precautions for possible power outages and flooding. All residents should be tuning into their local news and radio stations for up to date storm information along with special information on the Portsmouthemergency.com web site and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Portsmouth Schools will be closed on Monday. Portsmouth Town Hall will remain open during normal business hours as the weather dictates.
All calls for storm information can be directed to the Portsmouth Police at 683-0300 or the Portsmouth Fire Department at 683-1200. All calls for Emergency response residents should use the Emergency 911 system.
East side
3:24 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
No shelter opening in Portsmouth? This is why hiring a town admin from who knows where and not locally is a waste when it comes to true commitment. This is a shame.
John McDaid
5:49 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Shelter locations are determined by the Red Cross, not the Town Administrator.
Islander One
7:56 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Without a doubt we need someone who knows I agree that this is a shame.
Nancy
11:06 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
They said we could bring our pets to the Portsmouth shelter. I will not leave my dogs. the Potter is a GREAT place and I would trust them with my babies if the were not at the OTHER end of the island from the Hummocks. A shelter is out of the question for this household.
Island Porkrunner
5:27 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I heard the closest shelter is Gaudet from my cell phone. That is a VERY LONG WALK from my house.
Sarah
7:12 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
How will we know when it is a mandatory evacuation?
Sandy McGee
7:23 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The town should issue another CodeRED alert if a mandatory evacuation is ordered. All publicly listed phone numbers were added to the list. Stay tuned to Portsmouth Patch for updates.
John ("Anything But Sue")
7:23 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
BTW: I lived in Island Park 30+ years ago. Went through a huricane and the blizzard of '78. . We evacuated up to the Founders Brook Motel for the hurricane. We stayed for the Blizzard. Moved out 30 days later. Now we live at 220 feet above Sea Level. Just Sayin'.
Cape Crusader II
7:24 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
When the water is at your door step, Its time to go !
John ("Anything But Sue")
7:27 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
BTW: We went by FLO's today in Island Park. They were OPEN.....even though the sign said "Closed For Huricanes". We stopped for chowder.
Sandy McGee
8:09 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
It was their last day of the season to be open. They will be closed tomorrow.
John Brown
7:39 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The glen manor houses basement is a big shelter and large enough to hold lots of people but no one wants anyone to know that.
Islander One
7:54 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Oh really! who doesn't want anyone to know the Council, Town Administrator?
Islander One
7:55 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I am not from around here but I have been told by a reliable source that they always opened up the schools to use as shelters.
Sandy McGee
8:09 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The Portsmouth Middle School was used as a shelter during Hurricane Irene, but less than 5 people visited it.
jon
9:40 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I live behind scampi restaurant, think i should be worried? I have about a 6 ft seawall blocking my house
Jen
9:46 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Bristol is ordered and now Middletown. When would they evacuate CFO or ip? Middle of the night? Lots of family's with little kids down here. I'm sorry but I wouldn't want to scare my kids with a middle of the night evac.
Priscilla Smyth Thayer
10:21 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
We stayed through Irene and expecting the flooding to be the same which was similar to a typical Nor'Easter. About 8 to 10 inches of water poured out of the Cove & recededed in an hour. I live on the salt marsh at the bottom of Highland Ave.
When it comes to shelters, John McDaid is correct about the Red Cross. Since they reported only 200 volunteers statewide to help during the storm they needed to centralize their shelters. Stay safe everyone!
Jen
6:33 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Are we really getting it bad today?
Bethany
7:34 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
So I work on base and do have to go into work. If IP is evacuated while I am at work will the Guard let me in to get stuff and close down my house? I won't leave until they tell me I have to.
John ("Anything But Sue")
11:45 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
I took a ride through Island Park this morning at 10:00 AM...TWO hours After high tide. The water was right up to the wall but was NOT splashing over because there were no waves, as the wind was from the North East. High tide tonight will be at 8:23 PM. My educated guess is Park Ave will be flooded well before that ...even if there are no waves, because TWO Additional FEET of water are predicted with Tonights High Tide.
Judi Staven
12:26 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
If anyone thinks that they will have to evacuate tonight and has a pet they cannot take with them, you can take your pet to Potters animal shelter. The number is 846-8276. They will only be there until around 4pm. So you need to make the arrangements now.
Judi
Jen
12:46 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
When will we know?
Jen
2:01 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
There's a line down on park ave
Jen
7:45 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
What's everyone doing? Staying or going?