Narragansett is a Washington County coastal community directly on the open Atlantic and Narragansett Bay with extreme hurricane and storm surge exposure. The 1938 New England Hurricane drove catastrophic surge through the town, and the 1954 Hurricane Carol caused severe damage. At low coastal elevation with multiple miles of exposed shoreline, Narragansett is among Rhode Island's most hurricane-vulnerable communities.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2011 Hurricane Irene |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 401-789-1044 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-1 RI-4 RI-138 RI-2 |
| Elevation | 20 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Washington County RI
Rhode Island · Hurricane / Coastal Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk