Crisis Planning & Evacuation

CREW is issuing a notice of outdoor water restrictions until further notice. Water levels are down, causing wells to pull air into the system, resulting in cloudy water. The restrictions consist of the following: irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems, filling swimming pools, washing of vehicles, washing exterior buildings, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Watering vegetable gardens and maintenance of livestock is allowed. We ask that everyone please help to conserve water whenever possible.

This post will be taken down as soon as the water ban is lifted.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Tips to Remember in Times of Crisis

Food Supply

  • Stock up on canned goods, juices, power/granola bars, peanut butter and trail mixes.
  • Keep icepacks in the freezer or freeze jugs of water.
  • If and outage occurs, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 36- 48 hours if you only open the doors when absolutely necessary. A half full freezer usually keeps food frozen for 24 hours.

Shelter and Heating Safety

  • Gather your family in a central location in the house or apartment where you have an alternative heating source.
  • At night pull drapes or blanket across the windows to minimize the amount of heat escaping. During the day open the drapes to let the maximum amount of heat in.
  • If the indoor temperature drops to 55º, open the faucets slightly so that there is a drip. This will prevent the pipes from freezing.
  • If candles and heaters are being used, they should never be left unattended. Pay special attention to children and pets that are near candles or heaters.
  • A fuel-burning heater, such as a kerosene heater, requires proper ventilation to prevent buildup of harmful fumes. Place heaters on a hard, noncombustible surface.
  • Never leave children or pets alone with a portable heater in use.
  • Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start or quicken a fire. Always keep a screen around an open flame and don’t close the damper while ashes are still hot.
  • Never use a gas range for room heating.
  • Never use charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.

Downed Power Lines

If you see a downed power line call Clear River Electric & Water immediately 401-568-6222. Always assume that any downed power line you see is live. Some power lines will not spark or burn but they are still live. Any connection that line makes with a nearby object could energize that object as well. Stay well away from that area!

Emergency Information

Call 401-568-6222 to report an outage or downed wire

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