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June 4, 2008

Hurricane preparedness: This is only a test

Don’t be alarmed, it’s only a test.

Hurricane season began June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts more than a dozen of the storms this year.

To prepare for a possible storm, the Providence Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is leading an emergency evacuation drill today for tenants along the Port of Providence.

The exercise will simulate a chemical spill caused by strong wind and waves. It will test the port businesses’ evacuation plans and the first responder reverse 911 system.

In addition to the Providence police and fire departments, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will take part, busing evacuees to a staging area at the Johnson and Wales Hospitality Center.

Today’s drill, scheduled for 10 a.m., is one of several events planned this month to test hurricane preparedness, including a damage assessment exercise and a hurricane barrier test.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 8:30 AM | Permalink

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