Monday, October 29, 2012
Little Compton Police are going door-to-door on Monday afternoon advising Round Pond Road residents to seek higher ground before high tide approaches at 8:13 p.m. tonight.
Little Compton Police advised residents to evacuate their Round Pond Road homes, as a storm surge will likely make the area impassable once high tide hits at 8:13 p.m. Police officers were going door-to-door this afternoon to warn residents of this impending danger as seas continue to rise tonight. "It's a voluntary evacuation, but we are also trying to get a number of how many people are still in the area in case anything were to happen," said Little Compton Police Chief Sidney Wordell in an interview at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. At 1:30 p.m. on Monday, boat owners checking on their vessels at Sakonnet Point were worried tonight's tide could be damaging to equipment and docks in the coastal area. "It's low tide now but this is where the water …
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Reports of power outages are starting to come in across the state.
Update, Monday 4:30 p.m. – As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, 800 Tiverton customers and 1,539 of Little Compton customers were without power. Across the state, more than 61,000 customers are experiencing power outages. National Grid is reporting power outages across the state as winds from Hurricane Sandy pick up Monday afternoon. As of 4:15 p.m., more than 61,000 Rhode Island customers are without power. Across Tiverton and Little Compton 2,339 customers are without power. According to the National Grid's Power Outage Map, approximately the outages are scattered across the region, most likely the result of multiple downed wires, tree limbs and poles, said local emergency management personnel. South Kingstown leads the pack in Rhode Island with 7,…
What to expect this morning as Hurricane Sandy finally meets Rhode Island.
The effects from Hurricane Sandy are expected to hit Rhode Island on Monday morning, October 29th. The storm will not pass quickly – the effects of the storm may be felt through mid-week – please plan accordingly. This storm is expected to bring dangerous winds, heavy rains and extremely high seas to our area. Power outages are likely. Wind gusts could reach speeds in excess of 60 mph today, according to the National Weather Service station in Taunton. If you haven't already, please take steps to protect your home and your neighbors before the storm makes landfall. All outdoor objects, including trash cans, patio furniture and temporary signs, should be brought indoors or tied down. Homeowners should clear their property of all debris …
Joe Sousa.
12:16 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
TIVERTON — Town clerk Nancy Mello announced Monday morning that the Town Council Workshop — dealing with open meetings, public records, conflicts, ethics, and the public interest — scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall has been canceled. more ›