As Bill approaches, the Coast Guard urges people to be mindful of the following safety tips: Stay informed – The public should monitor the progress and strength of Bill through local television, radio and internet. Boaters can monitor its progress on VHF channel 16. Information on small craft advisories and warnings can also be found [...]

From the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency: State officials cautioned boaters and swimmers to stay aware of surf conditions as the projected path of Hurricane Bill is predicted to pass several hundred miles east of Massachusetts.  Even at that distance, Hurricane Bill is expected to have an impact on coastal regions.  Swimmers and boaters must take [...]

Anyone living in Massachusetts and looking for hurricane preparedness tips and information should spend some time on the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s hurricane website. If a storm threatens, the site will be used to disseminate information about evacuation procedures for coastal residents. In the meantime, the site has information on the upcoming hurricane season, Cape [...]

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency’s website is a great resource for all Rhode Islanders looking to stay a step ahead of any storms that head our way. The site features a lot of information on evacuations from hurricane-prone areas of the state. Also included on the site are links to pet friendly hotels and [...]