David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence Emergency Phone Numbers
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WHERE TO GET INFORMATION
DURING AN EMERGENCY?

Based on the type of emergency and where you are when the storm, natural disater or act of terror occurs, your source for information will vary.

Sheltering in place with no loss of power:

Stay tuned to your local TV or Radio Station

  • WLNE Channel 6
  • WJAR Channel 10
  • WPRI Channel 12
  • WPRO 630 AM
  • WHJJ 920 AM
  • WRNI 1290 AM (an NPR station)
or listen to the:

Sheltering in place with NO POWER:

Use your battery operated Radio to listen to your local Radio Station

  • WPRO 630 AM
  • WHJJ 920 AM
  • WRNI 1290 AM (an NPR station)
or listen to the:

Threat Level from the US Department of Homeland Security

Ready . gov brochure
Download the Ready.gov Brochure
in PDF format

Visit The Ready.Gov Website
REMEMBER

Have a battery powered AM/FM radio
To purchase a NOAA Weather Radio
To have fresh BATTERIES
To have a flashlight
To have plan and Supplies Kit
A first-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Rain gear
Blankets
Bottled water
Manual Can Opener

Have a corded phone as most cordless phones need power!

Keep non-perishable food items such as cereals and canned goods

Enough extra prescription medications and special needs items such as diapers or formula for infants, to last several days



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