October 31, 2012
Today, Halloween offers an opportunity for Rhode Island children and families to have some fun after a difficult few days for our state. However, due to Hurricane Sandy, this Halloween will be different, and I urge all Rhode Islanders to exercise abundant caution,...
October 31, 2012
Governor Lincoln Chafee will travel to Warren this morning to assess damage from Hurricane Sandy, meet with affected business owners and residents, and review recovery operations.
Greg Esmay, owner of the Wharf Tavern, will host the Governor on site.
Funds to be Used to Repair Sea Walls that Support Roadways
Governor Thanks Obama Administration for Swift Support
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln Chafee announced this morning that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has approved the quick release of $3 million in emergency...
Governor Lincoln Chafee will travel to Matunuck to view damage on Matunuck Beach Road and Roy Carpenter's Beach. The Governor will arrive at approximately 9:15 a.m. (depending upon travel conditions).
Governor Lincoln Chafee will view storm damage and recovery operations in the Charlestown Beach Road area of Charlestown. The Governor should arrive at approximately 11:00 – 11:15 a.m., depending on road conditions.
Second- and third-shift state workers are advised to follow the Adverse Weather Policy in reporting for work later today. Workers may make individual decisions as to whether they are able to travel to work; those who do not report will be required to discharge personal or vacation time.
Governor Lincoln Chafee this morning will tour South County communities that sustained damage in Hurricane Sandy. The Governor will first travel to the Coast Guard House / Ocean Road area of Narragansett, going on to Matunuck, Charlestown, and Misquamicut.
Timing and location details to follow.
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has directed that only essential state employees, as determined by their respective agencies, should report to work for first shift tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Updates on later shifts will be provided as the storm progresses.
Governor Lincoln Chafee and National Grid RI President Timothy Horan will hold a media availability at National Grid's Providence, R.I. Storm Room and Municipal Room
WHEN: 3 PM, October 29, 2012
WHERE: 280 Melrose St.
Providence, RI 02907
(Media should use the Visitors Parking...
Governor Chafee's press briefing at the Schofield Building at RIEMA will be held at 5 p.m. this evening. It was previously tentatively scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Location: Schofield Armory, RIEMA Headquarters, 645 New London Avenue Cranston RI...
