Section-9 Charlestown River~Watch.
This is a element of Charlestown EMA. This program was insituted in April 2008 to react to State of Rhode Island EMA requests for situational awareness, in regards to Real-Time Flooding and Dam Structural Status.
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Start-Up Timeline
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- Envisioned Program.
- Emergencies = Call 911
- Established 24/7 CEMA Emergency Contact = Operations Officer Andy Checchia 401.641.1262
- Conducted meetings with Harbormaster.
- Conducted talks with Richmond EMA Director.
- Started Program.
- 2016/ Need more Riverfront Homeowners... Original ones all have moved.
Terminology
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- Awareness Level (Black Line)
- Watch Level (Yellow Line)
- Flooding Level (Red Line)
- Evacuation Level (Orange Line)
Program Phases
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- In Progress Phase-1 (Enlist -More- Charlestown Homeowners with a clear view of the Pawcatuck River, which is Charlestown's Northern Boundary)
- In Progress Phase-2 (Enlist Frequent Users of Pawcatuck River to include Recreational Users and Conservation Groups)
- In Progress Phase-3 (Enlist Delivery Route Drivers who frequently view and/or cross the Pawcatuck River or drive pass any Charlestown Dam Locations)
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For Additional Information on this Watershed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawcatuck_River