Does this include the Hummocks?

That's not actually a picture of Island Park. It is part of Blue Bill Cove, Rt. 24 and an overview of the bay out to Prudence Island

Yes, the Hummocks is also under evacuation orders.

Thank-you Michael for the comment. I have changed the picture.

Are you subject to arrest if you refuse to leave?

no

I am staying put in Cfp. Think storm surge will hit Sunday afternoon, at low tide.
Greg

The RIEMA has not ordered an evacuation in Portsmouth according to their website. The Portsmouth town web site also does not indicate an evacuation nor do any of the news media. What is you source please?

in CFP no notification yet. Is this still happening?

The town's emergency management director, Fire Chief Jeffrey Lynch, has ordered the evacuation.

The town has posted an evacuation announcement on its Web site. I have just added this pdf to the article. The pdf can be found at right. The town is also referring all questions about the evacuation to the Portsmouth Fire Department, 683-1200.

We were in IP for Gloria & Bob,we left and highly suggest anyone in Island Park and low areas leave. Park Ave was a LAKE after Bob ,took 2 days to get far enough down Boyd's Lane to see if our house was still standing! Truly you cannot get out if you wait too long,people were in boats on Park Ave. Take care,God Bless IP,common ,& Portsmouth!

I agree, I just left IP to come to work and will be heading back up around 2pm...and we have heard nothing... I just heard about this Patch and logged on... What about pp that do not have computers etc.. we have several elderly neighbors.. Will they be coming through the neighborhoods???
Jane

Portsmouth Park is not part of the evacuated area.

I thought the town was going to get a "code red" reverse 911 system? I've heard nothing on radio or tv about these evacuations. Patch does a great job but the town needs to use multiple ways to communicate to the public, including a more proactive website and social media (Facebool and Twitter).

I agree Doug, the middle school is being used as a emergency shelter. It has not been notated either on the news or radio. Please pass this around to your friends and family.

Is the evacuation still in effect?

Yes, until storm clears which could not be until tomorrow, says PFD.

Thank you!

I'm also wondering if there was any damage done to the Island Park area. I live there but am staying in MA tonight.

Hi Sherri, I've heard of no significant damage, but there is debris, branches and trees fallen all over town. A sailboat struck a waterfront home on Park Avenue this morning. No other damage reported to date.

Thanks so much Sandy, I appreciate it. Wasn't sure what to expect when I get home!

Hello again! I have one more question. Is the power out there?

Hi sherri! Yes, power is out throughout the island.

Oh that stinks! Thank you for answering me though!

How can I find out when power is restored? I know I am a pain in the butt! :)

We're in Portsmouth and have power! Near St. Barnabas.

Oh good! I am right near Flo's so hopefully the power is back over there too!