Category: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Emergency Notifications

Rhode Island: Flash Flood Watch – July 8, 2025

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Rhode Island today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas. The greatest flood risk is anticipated throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Please stay alert and take precautions to remain safe.

If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly

Tips and Resources:

National Weather Service: Website
Ready.gov Preparedness: Floods
Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Severe Weather
American Red Cross: Resource

Rhode Island: Winter Storm Advisory – February 8, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect this evening through Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, in Rhode Island. Snow is expected, with accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Roads may become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult on Sunday. For road closures near you, please check the Rhode Island DOT closure map.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Rhode Island Road Closure: Map 
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Rhode Island: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

Rhode Island is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday, February 6, 2025. Snow and ice could impact travel and cause slippery roads. Given the anticipated hazardous conditions on Thursday, including potential ice accumulation leading to dangerous travel and power outages, it is encouraged to prepare accordingly.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Rhode Island: Power Outage – Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Rhode Island: High Winds – December 11, 2024

Strong winds and rain are expected to occur today, December 11, 2024, in Rhode Island. Downed trees, power lines and power outages may occur as a result. A high wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

Rhode Island: Heat Advisory – June 18, 2024

Heat advisories have been issued beginning Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Temperatures are expected to climb, with the hottest days being over 100 degrees. Temperatures are forecasted to remain in the 90s with high humidity through the weekend.
On hot days, the National Weather Service recommends staying indoors and not engaging in strenuous activities. If air conditioning is not available, please consider visiting an extreme cooling center near you https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

Other Resources: 

Rhode Island: Tropical Cyclone Warning – October 7, 2023

Rain and high winds are expected to occur as a result of Post Tropical Cyclone Philippe, beginning tonight, Saturday, October 7, 2023, continuing into tomorrow morning. Storm conditions may cause power outages and flooding.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • National Weather Service: Website 
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

Rhode Island – Hurricane: September 15, 2023

A tropical Storm Watch is in effect on the coast or Rhode Island beginning Friday, September 15, 2023. Increasing north winds are expected Friday night with the peak of the wind after midnight into Saturday afternoon. The heaviest rainfall will also occur late Friday night into Saturday.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

Rhode Island – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rhode Island on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.