Create an Emergency Communication Plan.
- Identify safe places in your home in case you must SHELTER IN PLACE.
- Identify two different routes to get out of the house in case you must EVACUATE.
- Identify a place for your family to meet in case you are separated at the time of a disaster or emergency.
- Choose a place in your neighborhood that can be a meeting point for your family.
- Choose a place outside of your neighborhood that can be a meeting point for your family. Identify two contacts (one local, one out-of-state) that the members of your family can contact in case of separation.
- Include information to keep your pets safe in the event of a disaster or emergency. Remember that not all shelters allow pets.
- Know how to turn off electricity, gas, and water within your home.
Create An Emergency Supply Kit.
A disaster of any kind may interfere with normal supplies of food, water, heat and day-to-day necessities. It is important to keep a stock of emergency supplies on hand sufficient to meet your family's needs for a three-day period. Although you may not be in an area directly impacted by a disaster, utilities and other services may be affected. This kit may be used if you are advised to stay at home during an emergency or advised to evacuate.
If An Emergency Has Been Declared.... What Should I Do???
- Remain calm and be patient.
- Follow the advice of state and local emergency officials.
- Check for injuries and get help for seriously injured people.
- Use 9-1-1 ONLY for life-threatening situations. It is very important to keep this line open for others who need it.
- Secure your pets.
- Call your family contact - do not use the telephone again, unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
- Check on your neighbors, especially those who are elderly or disabled.

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Westerly Emergency Evacuation Map
Street Map of Shelter Harbor
Emergency Checklist
Emergency Readiness Brochure
Town of Westerly Official Emergency Form
Westerly Police Official At-Risk Resident Form

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Westerly Police
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Rhode Island National Guard
National Weather Service
Rhode Island DEM
Red Cross
National Hurricane Center
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Rhode Island Disaster Center
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