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December 10, 2007

Slipping and sliding on the sidewalks of Providence

The roads around Providence apparently weren't so bad today after a storm that brought rain and sleet overnight, but the sidewalks and driveways have proved treacherous for a lot of walkers, according to the Providence Fire Department.

Between 6:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fire Department personnel helped 23 people who were injured after falling in the city, according to James Taylor, chief of communications for the Fire Department.

The injured ranged in age from 12 to 87, and the injuries included two broken legs, three broken ankles and two broken wrists, according to Taylor.

The calls for help came from "all through the city," Taylor said. "It hasn't been one area."

Taylor had expected a busy day because of the storm, but that's because he thought there would be a lot of car accidents. As it turns out, the department responded to just two car accidents, both with minor injuries.

Taylor advises people to salt their driveways and sidewalks, which melts ice. Sand can also be helpful to prevent slipping, according to the Centers for Disease Controls winter safety tips.

As of 3 p.m., ice pellets were possible, with the temperature in Providence at 30 degrees and expected to drop to 24 degrees tonight, according to the forecast. There's another chance of rain mixed with sleet after noon tomorrow.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 2:59 PM | Permalink

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