Parts of Bristol Ordered Evacuated
Residents in low-lying areas are told to be out by 6 a.m. Monday.
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Low-lying and flood prone areas along the coast in Bristol have been ordered evacuated, Bristol Police confirmed Sunday evening.
There is no specific map of mandated evacuations at this time, police said, but residents in areas prone to flooding are ordered to leave their homes by 6 a.m. Monday.
A shelter has been opened at the Franklin Court Community Center, 150 Franklin St., Bristol.
Hurricane Sandy continued to churn up the East Coast Sunday, and deteriorating conditions are expected overnight, with the storm peaking in the afternoon hours. While the storm is still expected to make landfall in the New Jersey area, tropical storm force winds extend out more than 400 miles from the center, impacting millions all along the east coast.
Most of Rhode Island can expect heavy rain and winds up to 40 mph overnight. The storm should intensify in the morning into the afternoon, with 30-50 mph winds and inland gusts to 60 mph possible in the afternoon and evening. Coastal gusts could reach 70 mph.
David E. Barboza
8:46 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The Bristol EMA
Fire Department
401.253.6912
Hurricane Disaster Information 2012
For more information call:
National Grid Electric:
Customer Service 1-800-322-3223
Emergency Line 1-800-465- 1212
Bristol CountyWaterAuthority.401 -245 -2022
For more information call
the Bristol EMA Fire Department
401.253.6912
Bristol's Emergency Shelter
is located at Franklin Court Independent Living
150 Franklin Street in the community room.
Important Phone numbers:
Police ..401-253-6900
Fire/EMA 40 1-253-6912
DPW ..40 1-253 -4100
Harbor Patrol ..40 1-253-1700
Animal Control ..40 1-253-4834
National Grid Gas:
Customer Service 1-800-870-1664
Emergency Line .l -800-640-1595
SHELTER
Locate and identify to all family members a safe room in your home, if unable to identify a safe place please look within your community for a shelter. In Bristol it is
Franklin Court 150 Franklin St in the community room .
Identify escape routes from your home/neighborhood and a place for your family to meet.
Have someone from out of state as a point of contact for all family members .
Make a plan now for what to do with pets if you need to leave your home . Tens of thousands pet were displaced in the Category :3 Hurricane Katrina .
Use a NOAA weather radio and remember to replace the batteries when you u turn the clocks in the spring a and fall.
Take First Aid . CPR and disaster preparedness classes.
David E. Barboza
8:51 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
DISASTER SUPPLY KIT
Basic emergency supply kit:
• Water one gallon per person per day for 3 days
• Food at least a three day supply of non-perishable food items
• Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices.
• Foods for infants or the elderly
• Snack food
• Non-electric can opener
• Cooking tools/fuel
• Paper plates/plastic utensils
• Blankets/Pillows
• Clothing - seasonal I rain gear I sturdy shoes
• First Aid Kit I Medicine I Prescription Drugs
• Special Items - for babies and the elderly
• Toiletries I Hygiene items I Moisture wipes.
• Flashlight I Batteries
• Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
• Telephones - Fully charged cell
phones with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set.
• Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Bank and ATMs may not be available.
• Keys
David E. Barboza
8:51 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
• Toys, Books , and Games
• Important Documents Insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, social security cards, etc.
• Tools - keep a set with you during the storm.
• Vehicle fuel tanks tilled
• Pet care items - Proper identification, immunization records, medication , food and
water, a carrier or cage.
SAFETY TIPS:
• Secure all outdoor furniture and trash bins
• Secure all animals
• Do not walk through flooded areas, open manhole covers may existt and could potentially cause serious injury.
• Any wire down DO NOT APPROACH.
Immediately contact the Bristol Police Department
and advise of the location
Please keep the following information in mind
if you are evacuating your residence:
• Lock all the doors and windows
• Advise family members of your whereabouts
• Bring all required medication with you u
• Prepare for being away from your residence for
72 hours.
• Do not take any weapons or animals with you to a shelter.
** For further information regarding animals
care during natural disaster contact Bristol
Animal Control @401.253.4834.
Tivertontaxpayer1
10:17 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
NO SUCH THING AS A MANDATORY EVACUATION. POLICE/FIRE CAN NOT FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR HOME.
no regr allia b
10:48 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Unless the Governor declares a "State of Emergency". Which he did.
Ann Macelree
11:02 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Well, are you a genius or what? So..don't leave genius...your perogative.....is this some sort of issue with authority? Because, this statement is so ridiculous with a giant storm approaching ,that it's obvious you have a problem with the very rescuers who have to go out time and time again to rescue people like you.
Cassy
12:46 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
rofl, hey if you have a death wish more power to ya. but like ann said. dont call for help.. save that for the people that are actually doing as they should
no regr allia b
10:49 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Good information David. Thanks for posting it.
Local Bargain Jerk
9:49 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
The information is useful, but the cynic in me thinks Mr. Barboza wouldn't have posted this info if next week wasn't Election Day...
I have all the candidates' literature and Phoenix articles/responses lined up and ready to go. If we lose power, I'll be reading them by candlelight to pass the time. In other words, like Mr. Barboza, I'm leveraging this natural disaster to further my own cause.
Kirstie Goodwin
11:22 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The shelter can assist with temporary housing of pets during the storm... Call 401-253-4834 with questions... For an emergency call the police station at 401-253-6900
Christine vollaro
7:49 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Is the mt hope bridge going to close?
David E. Barboza
8:18 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Christine, the plan is that the bridge will be closed to commercial vehicles when the wind reaches 50 MPH. It will be closed to vehicular traffic if the winds reach 70 MPH.
The RI State Police will make that determination.
Christine vollaro
9:01 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Thank you David. I have a private practice in Portsmouth Diagnosing and prescribing medications for people I am very worried about not following up and reassessing them. I might make it over but if it gets worse id be stuck there all night, so trying to figure the best thing to do??
David E. Barboza
9:09 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Christine give me a call at 640-7391
Still Broke
11:39 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
I just heard a rumor the Mt. Hope is closed. True or just a rumor? I'm still at work in Portsmouth.
Gina
12:14 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Still Broke...I would call the station at 253-6900 and ask them...tell them where you are as well...I think they had asked that all non essential vehicles be off the road by noon...you also need to be concerned with the bridge & highways ... CT has already started shutting down highways...
Portsmouth Neighbor
2:46 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
CT is not shutting own the highways, rather strongly encouraging folks not to use. That was just clarified on the news.
Still Broke
12:29 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Thanks Gina. We are closing soon. I will call just before I leave so I have the latest info.
David E. Barboza
2:32 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Latest from conference call at 12:30 PM with RI State Emergency Management Agency.
Through the National Weather Service they could not stress how serious a threat we are facing with Hurricane Sandy.
The highest winds will be occurring between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM this evening.
Significant impact will be felt in coastal areas. An astronomical high tide in combination with strong winds occurring at 8:20 PM will result in a storm surge.
People are advised to seek shelter if they are in flood prone areas, or if not, please stay indoors until the emergency declaration is lifted.
In Bristol, for emergencies continue to call 911.
For information or assistance with non-medical/fire issues please call the Emergency Operation Center at 253-6912,
Stay safe.