Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Department of Health is asking private well owners to boil their water as a safety precaution.
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Wednesday, February 13
The following is from a press release. Due to the excessive snow from the winter storm and from rainfall on Monday, some private wells may be impacted. The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds Rhode Islanders who lost water pressure or have a flooded well head (surrounded by water), to take steps to ensure the safety of drinking water: For more information visit www.health.ri.gov/drinkingwaterquality/for/privatewellowners/ or call the Health Information Line at 401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Are you satisfied or frustrated with how the town handled the worst storm in decades? Let us know by posting a comment below.
Now that the snow has fallen, and started to melt, it’s your time to rate how the Coventry's plows handled the 2 feet-plus of snow that fell Friday and Saturday. Feel free to give praise or thanks, express frustrations or offer up constructive criticism in the comments below, and keep in mind, the blizzard was the 5th largest snowstorm in New England history. Click here to view Coventry's Blizzard 2013 Main Topic Page for everything that was posted about the storm.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
The warming station will be closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Staff (EMA) in cooperation with all Emergency Response Agencies, the Department of Public Works and Human Services Agencies of the Town of Coventry are maintaining services during the aftermath of Winter Storm Nemo. NOTICE: The Town of Coventry SHELTER at the Coventry Senior Center located at 50 Wood St., has been downgraded to a WARMING STATION. We ask that those responding bring blankets and pillows. The warming station will not allow pets. Those interested in utilizing the station may call the Senior Center at 822-9180 or the Coventry Police Department at 826-1100. For more information regarding the planning by Coventry EMA you may go to the Town of Coventry website http://www.town.coventry.ri…
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Joker got out of the house Friday morning before the storm.
Update - 8:15 p.m.: Linda contacted Coventry Patch to let everyone know that Joker has returned home and is safe and sound. "Joker is home! Not sure who's happier........me or the dog," she said. "I don’t know how he survived out there but we’re all glad he did." 3:45 p.m.: Linda's indoor cat, Joker, got out of the house in the Tiogue area of town on Friday morning before the blizzard hit. He is not currently wearing a collar or tags. Please contact Linda at (401) 595-5682 if you have seen Joker or have any information on where he might be.
It's a nasty job, but someone's gotta do it.
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Saturday, February 9
The blizzard has stopped, the sky is clear, and now you have to clear some snow. Shoveling or snow-blowing your driveway is one thing. But clearing the snow off your roof can be a challenge. Here are some tips to read before you do. 1. Dress appropriately. Wear layers, so you can stay warm but also not have your movement impeded by overly thick clothing. 2. Wear sunglasses. You'll be looking up much of the time, and a clear winter sky after a snowstorm tends to have a very bright sun. Having sun-induced blind spots is never a good idea, especially when you're up on a ladder clearing snow. 3. Pick the right tool for the job. Don't use a tool that will damage your roof. You can start off with a snow rake (or roof rake). If you don't have …
Please call (603) 205-3975 if you know who the dog belongs to.
This dog was found in Coventry during the blizzard and is being posted on Facebook by the resident that found him/her. It appears to be a golden/lab mix. Please contact 603-205-3975 if you have information about the dog or know who its owner is.
DPW workers and National Grid are cleaning up and restoring power after the blizzard.
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Saturday, February 9
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Staff (EMA) in cooperation with all Emergency Response Agencies, the Department of Public Works and Human Services Agencies of the Town of Coventry are maintaining services during the aftermath of Winter Storm Nemo. Emergency response by fire, police, department of public works and human services support is prepared and ready to respond to the community’s needs. Please understand that travel remains difficult after this storm. This also applies to Emergency Vehicles. Points: 1. A warming center at the Coventry Senior Center (50 Wood St.) is still open and available to residents without power on Saturday. 2. Coventry residents are still experiencing power outages (less than 600 customers) and town…
As expected, Rhode Islanders are experiencing widespread power outages. More than 2,600 are in the dark in Coventry.
Roughly 2,680 in Coventry and more than 180,000 homes across the state are in the dark at this hour as the blizzard of 2013 begins to dissipate. About 2,400 of the outages in the Coventry area are in the Pulaski St./West Warwick/Centerville area and have been out since Friday evening. With snowfall increasing and winds picking up before midnight, power outages began to spring up across the state as Rhode Island was hit by the worst of the blizzard. According to National Grid's power outage map, more than 187,000 Rhode Islanders are without power as of Saturday morning and many may be in the dark for days as restoration efforts are underway. A travel ban ordered by Governor Chafee is still in effect and pertains to not only major …
The latest news on the biggest winter storm in decades.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 Midnight
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thanks to the blizzard, Coventry is expecting up to 24 inches of snow this weekend. See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of snow that has fallen in the past day. The map is centered around the red marker, which is in the middle of Coventry Patch's coverage area.
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