Chafee Declares State of Emergency
Motorists are asked to get off the roads as the storm intensifies. Up to 30 inches are of snow is possible in Coventry and other areas.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee has declared a state of emergency, as forecasted snowfall totals continue to increase. Parts of Rhode Island — including Coventry — could see as much as 30 inches of snow by the time the storm abates tomorrow afternoon. Coventry residents should be getting off the roads and hunkering down as the storm picks up steam. There is a very good chance Coventry will see 2 feet of snow, according to wpri.com, but areas from Providence and points north could potentially get 30 inches. "We have a very serious storm approaching," Chafee said. "I encourage all Rhode Islanders to take this seriously. This is a major storm. Be prepared." The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is urging motorists to get off the roads and stay …
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10:14 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
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