Safety Tips

House Numbering

The local ordinances of the Town of Westerly require all residences to be clearly marked with the assigned street number. Without these street number markings, emergency personel cannot respond to your call in a timely manner. Please take a moment to ensure that your house number is properly placed and is clearly visible from the street.

Reporting an Emergency

Rhode Island has a 911 emergency operations center that receives all incoming 911 calls. Once received, these calls will then be transferred to the appropriate fire, medical or police dispatcher. When a call is transfered, the local emergency dispatcher has automatic access to certain important information including the phone number, phone location and any additional information. This process improves the response time and improves the level of service provided. Do not call the station directly. Remember! In case of Emergency Dial 911.

Smoke Detectors

Rhode Island law requires every residence to have smoke detectors installed outside of the sleeping areas and on each floor of a home. This law is designed to protect you and your family. Please take a moment to ensue smoke detectors are installed as required and please check to ensure that all are in good working condition. Remember, smoke detectors will only work if they are properly installed and maintained. If they are battery powered, the batteries should be changed annually.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Rhode Island law requires every new or sold residence to have carbon monoxide detectors installed on each floor of a home. This law is designed to protect you and your family. Please take a moment to ensue that carbon monoxide detectors are installed as required and please check to ensure that all are in good working condition. Remember, carbon monoxide detectors will only work if they are properly installed and maintained. If they are battery powered, the batteries should be changed annually.