West Warwick is a Kent County community on the Pawtuxet River with significant flood exposure and nor'easter and ice storm risk. The Pawtuxet River has flooded West Warwick multiple times, and the Station nightclub fire in 2003 — which killed 100 people — highlighted the importance of emergency capacity and public safety infrastructure in this community. Winter storm preparedness is an annual requirement.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2010 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 401-822-9200 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 RI-2 RI-4 US-1 |
| Elevation | 75 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kent County RI
Rhode Island · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk