Last hurricane season featured Irene here in Rhode Island, …
Updated: Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011, 5:38 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011, 5:37 PM EDT
Is your home in the path of a potential storm surge? Check out RIEMA's hurricane evacuation maps.
Map Facts:
Shelters: The shelters displayed on the maps are Red Cross approved shelters. Contact local officials regarding any additional city or town approved shelters.
Green Shaded Areas: You most likely would be affected by any hurricane regardless of category.
Yellow Shaded Areas: You most likely would be affected by any category 3 hurricane (with a forward speed of 21 miles per hour or greater) or category 4 hurricane.
*Those living in either green or yellow shaded areas should be aware of evacuation routes in your community.
Maps from The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency