One dead, hundreds injured during storm

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Power outages

• Interactive:  Track power outages by city or town

Report an outage to National Grid: 1-800-465-1212.

Report an outage to NSTAR: 1-800-592-2000.

Report an outage to Pascoag Utility District: 1-401-568-6222.

Snow hotline for Providence residents: 1-401-680-8080.

Forecast

 By Monday, temperatures are expected to rise to around 41, but rain is in the forecast.

• Details:  Latest Pinpoint Doppler 12 Futurecast
• From the meteorologists: Pinpoint Weather Blog
• Blog: Rhode Island's biggest storms

Top Headlines

• U.S. Postal Service to resume regular mail delivery Monday wherever it's safe to do so. Customers are asked to clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice.
• 367 blizzard-related injuries and one death was reported in Rhode Island.
• National Grid: Just over 20,000 remain without power, hope to get majority back online Monday.
• NSTAR: Power restored to 100,000 customers, about 85,000 remain in the dark Monday morning.
• Chafee takes aerial tour of blizzard damage with FEMA reps.
• Storm Ready: After a winter storm
• Chafee: RI was well-prepared for blizzard; situation improving. No reports of causalities from cold.
• Chafee sends RIDOT crews to help plow side roads in some communities.  (Details.)
• Residents complained about the pace of plowing on side streets, especially in N. Providence and Pawtucket.
• No school Monday in some communities; Chafee, mayors concerned about electricity, roads.
• Miriam, Rhode Island and Hasbro Children's hospitals reported more than 280 storm-related hospitalizations.
• Flights resumed out of T.F. Green Airport; RIPTA, MBTA rail service resumes Monday.
• Amtrak will offer expanded, but still limited, service on the Northeast Corridor between New York & Boston Monday, including the addition of Acela Express service.
• President Obama issued a disaster declaration for Connecticut.
• Photo Gallery: See pictures from the storm.

Transit

• MBTA commuter rail service will resume Monday, but significant delays are expected.
• RIPTA will resume service Monday.
• T.F. Green said most flights would resume around noon Sunday.
• The Block Island Ferry resumed service Sunday.
• Amtrak resumed limited train service between Boston and New York on Sunday.

Tips

Dial 2-1-1 for information about shelters, heating centers, transportation, snow removal and more.

Rhode Islanders with disabilities, chronic conditions, and other special health needs can sign up for the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry.

• RIEMA: How to be prepared for the storm

Closings and Cancelations

• Pinpoint Closing Network: Latest updates

Snow Tracker

• Interactive: Tell us how much fell in your town

Cities & Towns

• Live closings list
   
• Acushnet
  • No school on Tuesday.
• Attleboro
  • No school on Tuesday.
  • Residents asked to clear hydrants, drains to avoid flooding.
• Barrington
  • [No Update]
• Bristol
  • [No Update]
• Burrillville
  • [No Update]
• Central Falls
  • Public Schools closed on Tuesday.
• Charlestown
  • [No Update]
• Coventry
  • [No Update]
• Cranston
  • Schools will have a one-hour delay Tuesday.
• Cumberland
  • Send storm questions to  storm@cumberlandri.org.
• Dartmouth
  • [No Update]
• East Greenwich
  • [No Update]
• East Providence
  • [No Update]
• Exeter
  • [No Update]
• Fairhaven
  • [No Update]
• Fall River
  • Fall River Public Schools are closed on Tuesday.
• Foster
  • [No Update]
• Glocester
  • [No Update]
• Hopkinton
  • [No Update]
• Jamestown
  • [No Update]
• Johnston
  • [No Update]
• Lincoln
  • [No Update]
• Little Compton
  • No school on Monday
• Middletown
  • A warming center has opened at Gaudet Middle School.
  • The library may be closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Narragansett
  • Parking ban from 7 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday.
  • Public Schools closed Monday
  • A shelter is open at South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St.
• New Bedford
  • No school on Monday.
  • City- wide parking ban will remain in effect until noon, Tuesda y, F eb. 12
  • State of Emergency remains in effect.
  • City Offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 11 . Only essential personnel should report for work
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo will be closed until Tuesd ay, Feb. 12.
  • New Bedford Municipal Airport expected to re-open this afternoon. Passengers should check with their airline regarding the status of flights .
  • Trash pickup is delayed two days (Monday pickup on Wednesday, etc.)
  • Parking ban extended to noon Tuesday. More information here.
  • Shelter will open at Pilgrim United Church at 3 p.m. Friday.
  • For non-emergencies, call the police at 508-991-6350.
• Newport
  • Trash pickup is delayed one day.
  • Parking ban starts at noon Friday.
  • Shelters/warming centers have opened at the Florence Gray Center, William J. Donovan Manor and Gaudet Middle School.
  • No school on Monday.
• North Kingstown
  • Parking ban starts at noon Friday.
  • Public Schools closed on Monday
  • West Bay YMCA will be closed on Sunday.
  • A shelter is open at Wickford Middle School.
• North Providence
  • No school on Monday
• North Smithfield
  • Parking ban extended to 6 a.m. Monday.
  • Trash won't be picked up Monday.
  • Town Hall and the annex will open at 10 a.m. Monday.
• Pawtucket
  • Pawtucket Public Schools are closed Tuesday.
  • Parking ban extended until further notice.
• Portsmouth
  • [no updates]
• Providence
  • Parking ban ends at noon Monday.
  • Providence Public Schools closed on Monday
  • Plowing and cleanup requests can be  submitted here.
  • Property owners must clear snow and ice without blocking roadways or else face fines.
  • Get Twitter updates from Mayor Taveras and PEMA.
  • More official city snow information is available here.
  • Story: Ride-along with Mayor Taveras
• Rehoboth
  • Public Schools closed on Monday
• Richmond
  • A shelter/warming center has opened at Chariho High School.
• Scituate
  • The police are seeking snowmobiles. If you have one to lend, call 401-821-5900.
• Smithfield
  • Official snow information is available here.
• South Kingstown
  • Parking ban starts at noon Friday.
  • Public schools canceled on Monday
  • A warming center/shelter has opened at South Kingstown High School.
  • South County YMCA will be closed on Sunday.
• Taunton
  • No school on Monday.
  • Trash pickup is delayed one day.
  • All senior center activities are canceled Monday.
• Tiverton
  • A shelter/warming center has opened at Tiverton Middle School.
  • Public Schools Closed on Monday
• Warren
  • No school on Monday for Bristol-Warren.
  • A shelter has opened at Town Hall.
  • Parking ban starts at noon Friday.
• Warwick
  • The shelter at the Warwick Veterans Memorial High School is now closed.
  • Trash will be picked up on a regular schedule.
  • Public Schools are closed on Monday
  • Bishop Hendricken High School is closed Monday.
  • Parking remains in effect until further notice
  • McDermott Pool and the Thayer and Warburton ice rinks will reopen tomorrow at 3 p.m.
  • Trash and recycling collection is on regular schedule this week
  • In anticipation of the forecast for rain tomorrow, residents and business owners who have storm drains located near their property are asked to clear snow away from them to assist DPW crews and to help prevent flooding.
  • Customers with grinder pumps should limit water usage.
  • For residents with non-emergency, storm-related questions please 468-4673 or 468-4670.
• West Greenwich
  • Contact EMA director Brooke Lawrence for 651-6972 for water and other needs.
  • Public schools have one hour delay
• West Warwick
  • No school on Monday.
• Westerly
  • Warming centers/shelters have opened at Westerly High School and the Westerly Senior Center.
  • Public Schools Closed on Monday
  • Parking ban in effect until further notice.
• Westport
  • The Council on Aging on Reed Road will be open as a warming center.
  • For transportation to the warming center, call 508-636-1110.
  • Report fallen trees to the highway department at 508-636-1020.
• Woonsocket
  • No school on Monday or Tuesday.
  • Parking ban in effect until Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Businesses and Travel

• Pinpoint Closing Network:  Latest updates
• Providence Place is open Sunday.
• All Benny's stores are open Sunday.
• Twin River is open.

Officials are encouraging businesses to offer a flexible work schedule for employees.

• Road:  RIDOT, MassDOT, driving tips
• Air:  WPRI Flight Tacker
• Rail: Amtrak, MBTA
• Buses: RIPTA

Event Cancelations/Postponements

• The Chopin Club is closed Sunday.
• Twin River will close at 6 p.m. Friday.
• YMCA – Kent Co. - Closing at 1:45pm on Friday.  Closed on Saturday
• The Rescue! at Johnson & Wales: From February 9 to February 16
• American Idiot at PPAC: Show is on Sunday at 6:30 - patrons who had tickets for Friday or Saturday contact the box office at 421-2787
• Providence Bruins vs. Portland Pirates: From February 8 to February 10
• Have a Heart Cocktail Party at Hotel Viking: From February 8 to February 12
• The Ocean State Theatre Company in Warwick canceled performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Sports games are also being rescheduled.
• Recruitment event for Behavioral Health Care, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals canceled Friday
• URI Big Chill Weekend event: Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb, 9, has been postponed to Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. 
• URI's basketball against St. Bonaventure has been moved to Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Blessings in a Backpack event has been canceled on Sunday - New date to be announced.

Safety Tips

Local firefighters are reminding homeowners not to cover hydrants near their homes when they dig out after the storm.

The Red Cross is urging residents to prepare for this upcoming winter storm, emphasizing that preparing early for the storm will help avoid last minute rushing. The Red Cross recommends how families should prepare:

• Assemble an emergency preparedness kit: This should include winter-specific supplies such as warm clothes, hats, gloves, water resistant shoes, extra blankets, and sand or non-clumping kitty litter.
• Follow storm warnings: A winter storm WATCH means storm conditions are possible in the next 36-48 hours, a winter storm WARNING means that life-threatening or severe weather conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.
• Prepare your home and car: Keep your gas tank full to keep the fuel line from freezing and make sure your home is properly insulated.
• Use technology: Free apps can give real-time information to help you prepare.
• Health Department: Those with special healthcare needs can enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry. by clicking here. Those without access to a computer can call 2-1-1.

Storm-Related Stories

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• ReportIt Photos: Blizzard 2013
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• National Grid: 'Please be patient'
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• Crews battle fire during blizzard
• Violators of travel ban face jail, fine
• EMA using technology to combat storm
• Ride-along: Taveras surveys city roads
• Expectant moms urged to be storm ready
• Gas stations running on empty pre storm
• Safety first when driving in a storm
• Stock your home with storm essentials
• Governor Chafee warns residents to be prepared

Stay with WPRI.com and Eyewitness News for updates on the approaching storm.