Emergency Management

In an emergency, please dial 911

Emergency Shelter
The Captain Isaac Paine School has recently been approved as the Town's Emergency/Hurricane Shelter by the American Red Cross.
(More details to follow.)

Sandbags
A limited number of sandbags are available to residents during an emergency. Empty bags may be picked up at the Foster Police Department, residents may fill bags with sand at the Department of Public Works yard.

Helpful Links

Get Hurricane Ready Rhode Island!

National Hurricane Center - NOAA

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

American Red Cross/Rhode Island Chapter