As the situation surrounding the coronavirus develops, we will be providing regular updates with information from local and state agencies regarding the status of the virus in our region and any actions being taken by local agencies.
We are closely monitoring recommendations from regional, state, and national officials, and are acting in accordance with their guidelines.
Through our Emergency Management Director, William McCombe, we are in continuous contact with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).
All medical directives and communications are being coordinated with the medical professionals at the Block Island Medical Center.
Likewise, the Block Island School District is coordinating with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) regarding school operations.
There are contingency plans in place for actions such as school closure and postponement of public meetings. Any decision to take those or other steps will be coordinated with the appropriate state agencies and communicated to affected populations as soon as they are made.
Mr. McCombe also serves as the Director of Security for Interstate Navigation. We are closely coordinating with the ferry service regarding general transportation activity and transportation of affected individuals if the need arises.
