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A notice on the Prudence and Bay Islands Transport ferry website said the shipping and handling of UPS packages is suspended until a "long-standing billing issue" is resolved.
Search suspended for woman who went overboard from Prudence Island ferry | WPRI.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A woman is still missing after falling overboard from the Prudence Island ferry Monday evening.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Prudence Island, Rhode Island
City | Prudence Island |
County | Bristol |
State | Rhode Island (RI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 02872 |