S. Kingstown asks some to evacuate

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - The town of South Kingstown has issued a voluntary evacuation notice for several low lying coastal areas.

Residents in parts of Matunuk and Green Hill are asked to voluntary leave their homes until the storm has passed.

The notice applies to those who live on the southern portion of Mantunuk Beach Road, south of Town Beach, extending to the end of Ocean Avenue.

In Green Hill, the southern portion of Green Hill Beach Road, including Green Hill Ocean Drive and Charlestown Beach Road.

The notice says if the storm is to veer west of its predicted path, the voluntary evacuation may be changed to a mandatory evacuation.

South Kingstown's main emergency shelter is located at South Kingstown High School at 215 Columbia Street in Wakefield.

The shelter will be available beginning at 12 p.m. Friday until further notice.

Transportation for those who need it is available. Requests can be made with the South Kingstown Police Department at 401-783-3321.

Additional information is available at www.southkingstownri.com