What should I do in the event of an emergency such as a hurricane?

As hazards occur, listen to local news; be alert for advisories from local officials.

What is your plan in the event of an emergency?
What should I plan to have ready should I need to evacuate my home?

1. Everyone has a personal responsibility to prepare, make a plan, and coordinate with family members
   to ensure their safety.
2. Plan for a minimum of 72 hours before aid comes to you or recovery efforts have been established
   to allow you to return.
3. Fuel up you car and generator.
4. Make a kit, include the following items:
   • Battery operated AM/FM radio
   • Reliable flashlights
   • Non perishable food (something that does not need to be cooked and can be eaten out of a can)
   • Bottled water
   • Important papers such as insurance binders and personal identification.
   • Make sure to have ample supply of medications in the event that you must leave your home.
   • CASH, loss of power means no ATM's will be available.

A shelter should be a last resort, in the event that you must find a shelter, Coventry has two:
Coventry Senior Center 50 Wood Street Coventry, RI Phone 822-9175
Coventry High School 40 Reservoir Road Coventry, RI Phone 822-9492

What will I need for my pet if I go to a shelter?

SHELTERS SHOULD BE A LAST RESORT BUT IN THE EVENT THAT YOU NEED TO SEEK A SHELTER FOR YOU AND YOUR PET, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• Pet health and vaccination records
• A kit with at least 3 days worth of medications, food, water, litter, collar and leash
• Wherever you go your pet must be identified, healthy and restrained in a cage or crate.

Here are some links that will provide you with the most up to date information in the event of an emergency:
FEMA www.fema.gov
RI EMA www.riema.rigov
Town of Coventry: www.town.coventry.ri.us
Coventry Police Department www.coventrypd.org
Citizens Corps www.citzencorps.gov
Rhode Island Red Cross www.riredcross.org
Local forecast offices: www.weather.gov
National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov

BE INFORMED AND HAVE A PLAN READY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.