Ryan Belmore

The following is a press release from National Grid. Today, National Grid Chief Customer Officer Terry Sobolewski announced the completion of the first phase of the gas restoration process, shutting off approximately 6,500 gas meters in Newport. National Grid has now initiated the process of reintroducing gas into the affected system. This process is expected […]

As EFC Newport has been without heat along with much of Newport this week, they initially considered going to one service on Sunday and shuffling through. However, after prayerful consideration, they say they realized that this is the time more than any time that they need to step boldly out in faith and friendship to our […]

There will be an Aquidneck Island Community Potluck tomorrow night. “Our community is in crisis – 7,100 Aquidneck Islanders are without heat and hot water during the coldest days we’ve had yet (with the exception of today),” the website for the event states. “This is a call to action for our neighbors with heat and […]

The latest update from the City of Newport…. As we now move into the Second Phase of the Restoration process, National Grid will be purging those gas lines located throughout the areas of City affected by the outage.  Please note that during the purge there may be an odor of natural gas in the area. […]

Rep. Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) has secured an emergency $10,000 legislative grant to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center of Newport to aid residents who have been affected by the natural gas shut-off. “The people of Newport County are going through tremendously tough times right now and we needed to act […]

Governor Raimondo and officials from National Grid held a press conference at noon today at Newport Grand, which is serving as the staging area for National Grid, to provide an update on the response to gas outages in Newport County.

In response to the Aquidneck Island gas supply disruption, National Grid has announced that they have joined with local food establishments to offer free lunch and dinner for customers affected by the Aquidneck Island gas service interruption. Binge BBQ, of Newport, will set up a tent for dinner tonight at Pell Elementary School in Newport;FanTex-Mexical Tacos Food […]

A crowd-sourcing map of various resources and services available to those affected by the natural gas outage in Newport and Middletown has been created. Created by Newport resident Paul Opperman, the map uses public data that has been provided by the City of Newport’s Facebook Page, National Grid, and other local organizations. Opperman says the […]

Representative Lauren Carson provided the following update on the ongoing gas crisis to her constituents via an email blast on Friday morning. Good Morning – Friday January 25, 2019 By now, many of us have finally connected to the important information that we need into order to survive this utility crisis that has plagued our […]

Due to the Aquidneck Island Gas Outage incident affecting thousands of residents in Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha issued the following press release this evening reminding affected residents of their rights and advising them to be aware of possible fraud and abuse that may take place in the wake of such […]

Governor Raimondo held a press conference at 5 pm on Thursday to provide an update on National Grid’s response to the gas outages in Newport County. via City of Newport Facebook Page via Governor Raimondo’s Facebook Page

The Beacon for the Brave Resource Center is set to open inside The United Baptist Church located at 30 Spring St, Newport, RI this Saturday, January 26th, 2019. This resource center will provide information for local resources as well as household items the family may need to get through this tough financial time due to […]

Some information to pass on (updates likely to come)… Where Can You Go To Stay Warm? 1. Gaudet Middle School 2. URI Memorial Student Union – 3. Donovan Manor – Where Can you Get Space Heaters? 1. Gurney’s on Goat Island (limit of 2 per house hold) Where Can You Go For Hotel Vouchers? 1. […]

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, announced early Thursday morning that they are launching an operation to support the communities in Newport that has been “affected by Winter Storm Harper”. In conjunction with state and local authorities, Team Rubicon volunteers will provide wellness checks. The operation will begin Thursday January 24th and last until […]

During periods of heavy rain, excess stormwater carries toxic pollutants through Aquidneck Island’s drinking water and overflows into recreational coastal waters. Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) has released a set of plans, called the Island Waters project, to collect and treat stormwater runoff, reducing harmful pollutants that enter the water system. With support from the U.S. Environmental […]

The City of Newport has announced that the Red Cross will be providing 400 hot meals to anyone affected by the ongoing gas outage at the Gaudet Middle School Warming Shelter beginning tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. Meals must be eaten on site, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please […]

In a press conference this afternoon at the Newport Marriott, Governor Raimondo provided an update on National Grid’s response to the gas outages in Newport Country. The Governor also shared several new developments regarding relief efforts for those impacted by the outages: Governor Raimondo directed DLT Director Scott Jensen to take action to allow Rhode […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is waiving fares for passengers traveling on Aquidneck Island in order to help people get to warming shelters and other essential services during a gas shutdown affecting about 7,000 National Grid customers.  “My number one priority continues to be public safety, and […]

National Grid reported at 9 am on Wednesday that they made significant progress working through the night to bring the gas system in Middletown back to full pressure and begin the final step of the restoration process—relights. As of this morning, 138 of 340 affected homes have been relit. National Grid has shut off more than 5,600 of the 6,400 meters […]

Senator Dawn Euer sent out an update on the National Grid outage to her constituent email list on Wednesday morning and asked that we share it with our readers. Her update… National Grid update As you may know, Newport is dealing with a major natural gas outage. Please do not stay in your homes without […]