Rhode Island
Officials urge heating safety checks as temperatures plummet
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — As early morning snowfall gave way to cold and blustery conditions, residents across Southern New England rushed to prepare for the winter season.
Shoppers at Lowe’s in Warwick were seen stocking up on essentials like salt and shovels as temperatures dipped below freezing.
“We’re getting some salt, shovels, the regular stuff,” said one shopper. “I’ve picked up salt and then I took my dog here because I can’t take him to the park, it’s too cold.”
Despite a milder fall, life-long New Englanders are bracing for a harsher winter.
“Last year was a little bit mild, but I think it’s going to be worse,” said another resident.
The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to ensure their heating sources are safe.
“Wood stoves, pellet stoves, should be cleaned and maintained by professionals. Making sure your chimneys are properly cleaned. We absolutely go to several of these fires each year,” said Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal James Given.
Additionally, the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a critical call to action, emphasizing the need for seasonal warm spaces for those without homes.
“For some reason in Rhode Island we have struggled every single year to make sure we have adequate resources. It’s December and we have one seasonal shelter that’s come online,” said Jennifer Barrera with the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness.
With the height of winter approaching, residents and advocates agree that more work is needed to prepare for the harsh conditions.
Experts also remind the public that winterizing vehicles is crucial for safety during the cold nights ahead.
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Airport Corp. said Thursday that it will begin rehabilitation work on its 8,700-foot runway at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in April.
According to officials, the months-long project on Runway 5-23 will include milling and resurfacing the pavement, as well as upgrades to runway lighting, electrical systems, signage, and pavement markings.
Airport officials said aircraft will mainly use Runway 16-34, which is 6,100 feet, during construction.
“While fully capable of supporting safe operations, the shorter runway may require airlines to adjust aircraft operations under certain conditions,” RIAC said in a release.
The work is expected to last through October.
RIAC said passenger volumes at T.F. Green may temporarily decline by up to double digits during certain months of the construction.
“PVD continues to experience strong underlying demand for air travel and RIAC remains focused on completing the runway rehabilitation project efficiently,” Dawn Mineker, executive vice president of infrastructure and operations, said. “We continue to invest in our infrastructure to keep pace with increased growth and passenger demand both on the airfield and within the terminal.”
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Airport officials said the project is funded with federal airport improvement grants and will cost around $30 million.
Staff made sure operating rooms were ready for Pawtucket shooting victims.
Nurse Lorri Provencal had to make sure operating rooms were available when Rhode Island Hospital learned of the shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena.
A Rhode Island high school hockey team won the state championship just weeks after a deadly shooting at a local rink.
The February shooting at a hockey arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left three people dead, plus the gunman.
The three people killed were all related to Colin Dorgan, a high school senior who is a member of the Blackstone Valley team that beat Lincoln 3-2 in quadruple overtime in the Division 2 state championship game on Wednesday, March 18.
“I truly felt it in my heart and my soul that they’re still with me,” Dorgan told the media after the game. “I love them so much, and they’re still here and I know it.”
Dorgan tied the game late, before his team prevailed in the fourth overtime.
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