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Chafee Declares State of Emergency
Sunday 12:33 p.m. – Governor Chafee has declared a state of emergency today, and he will be on a conference call with other governors and President Obama later today. He said a decision on canceling...
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Federal Officials: 'Time to Act is Now'
Federal emergency management and weather officials said Sunday that the time for preparing for Hurricane Sandy is rapidly coming to an end, and that Rhode Island is potentially in the storm's...
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Seven Things You Should Do Today Before Hurricane Sandy Hits
We should be feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy after it reaches the east coast late Sunday night. The peak of the storm should hit our area throughout the day on Monday and may affect our...
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David Tate Wants Your Vote for School Committee District 1
Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am writing to ask for your vote for Coventry School Committee District 1 on November 6, 2012. In this these tough economic times I believe we need a strong voice on the...
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Important Hurricane Numbers For Coventry
As the East Coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy, Coventry residents should keep these numbers, websites and pages on hand during and after the storm. PATCH Click the following links to follow...
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Coventry EMA Officials Offer Safety Precautions as Hurricane Sandy Nears
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Staff (EMA) in cooperation with all Emergency Response Agencies and Human Services Agencies of the Town of Coventry, continue to prepare for Hurricane...
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OMG PD: Paul Bunyan Doppelgänger, Show and Tell Gone Bad
Lumberjack Disguises Get You as Far as Motel 6 Police officers nabbed the man known as the 'Bearded Bandit' this week, responsible for an eight-month string of bank heists across the region. The...
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How Long Will Food Last in the Fridge if You Lose Power?
With Hurricane Sandy predicted to hit us hard today, losing power is a threat. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service prepared a fact sheet for keeping food safe during an emergency,...
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Hurricane Sandy Picks Up Steam
Hurricane Sandy has picked up ferocity as it hits the east coast. The National Hurricane Center reports that the sustained wind speeds are up to 90 mph. The Greater Boston, Cape Cod and Rhode Island...
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HEALTH: Residents Dependent on Electrical Medical Devices Advised to Go to...
The Rhode Island Department of Health is now urging people who depend on life-sustaining medical equipment requiring electricity (such as a respirator) to go to a shelter before the heavier winds...
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RIDOT, State Police Urge Motorists to Conclude Travel as Sandy Approaches
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is encouraging motorists to conclude travel before weather conditions worsen because of Hurricane Sandy. With the forecast calling for sustained...
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Update: More than 2,300 Without Power in Coventry
Update - 7:32 p.m.: National Grid reports repair crews will have to take a renewed stab at restoring power in Coventry and other areas tomorrow morning after the worst of the storm has passed....
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Post Your Photos and Videos of Hurricane Sandy Here
Have any interesting photos or videos showing the wrath of Hurricane Sandy? Uprooted trees, downed power lines, telephone poles? Flooding? Share them here by using the "Upload Photos/Videos" button...
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Most Severe Intensity Tonight: Latest Hurricane Sandy Forecast
After a day where thousands of New Englanders have lost power, roads and buildings have been flooded and winds-and-rain have lashed everyone, we're just on the verge of the worst of it. Forecasters...
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Coventry EMA Ask Residents to Prepare for Possible Extended Power Loss
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in cooperation with all Emergency Response Agencies and Human Services Agencies of the Town of Coventry are planning the aftermath of Hurricane...
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Spooky Good Recipes for Halloween
On Halloween night, many parents struggle with getting their kids to eat something besides sweets while fulfilling their own adult responsibilities and having fun themselves. All of the recipes that...
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Five Things You Need To Know Today, October 30
Hurricane Closings: Coventry Public Schools, Town offices, Public Library, Parks & Recreation Department and Senior Center will be closed today due to the remnants of Hurricane Sandy. Click here...
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PHOTOS: Coventry Comes Together to Go 'Bald for Billy'
More than 100 fellow firefighters, friends and family members of Central Coventry Fire Captain Bill Hall gathered at Olde Theater Diner on Thursday night to support Captain Hall and his family...
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More Than 2,200 Still Without Power in Coventry Tuesday Morning
As of 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, National Grid is reporting 15,453 customers of in Kent County are still without power. Approximately 2,250 of those customers are Coventry residents. According to National...
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RIDOT Urges Motorists to Be Careful As Hurricane Cleanup Begins
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is urging residents to drive cautiously today, particularly in South County, which saw the highest winds, flooding, power outages and tree...
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