Rhode Island Disaster Emergency | DEM Shuts Down Shellfish Area

Issue #083

12 Jan

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🌊 Governor McKee Declares Disaster Emergency in Wake of Flooding

🦪 Rhode Island's DEM Announces Shellfish Area Closures Due to Storm Runoff

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Governor McKee Declares Disaster Emergency in Wake of Flooding

Following Tuesday's severe rainstorms and subsequent flooding, Governor Dan McKee responded by signing a Declaration of Disaster Emergency.
This measure is a critical component in the state's recovery process, offering support and resources to those impacted. The declaration represents a commitment to rapid recovery and assistance.
The governor also emphasized the importance of damage reporting, encouraging affected residents to notify the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency through its website, ensuring a thorough response to the disaster.

Rhode Island's DEM Announces Shellfish Area Closures Due to Storm Runoff

Following a heavy rainstorm in Rhode Island, the Department of Environmental Management announced the closure of various shellfish areas in Point Judith Pond for seven days, with a reopening scheduled for January 17.
The intense rainfall, which registered up to 5 inches in some areas, resulted in runoff and combined sewer overflows, raising concerns about bacterial contamination.
The DEM, in collaboration with other state departments and industry partners, will conduct water quality tests to ensure the safety of shellfish before reopening the areas.
This closure is part of Rhode Island's rigorous approach to maintaining the quality and safety of its shellfish products.

RAMS

Men’s Basketball

The Men’s next game will be home against UMass on Saturday, January 13th at 2 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

Women’s Basketball

The next Women’s game will be away against Richmond on Sunday, January 14th at 12 PM. This game will be streamed on CBS Sports.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball

The Rebels Boys Basketball next game will be home against Shea on Friday, January 12th at 6:15 PM and then a away game against Johnston on Saturday, January 13th at 5 PM

Girls Basketball

The Rebels Girls Basketball next game will be away against Ponaganset on Monday, January 15th at 12 PM

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🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

Yesterday’s question: What land dispute occurred on Ministerial Road in 1668?
Answer: Between the Anglican and Congregational churches over land set aside for ministry

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