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Johnston hurricane guide

Johnston is an inland town in Providence County. The town's website describes a rain and flood event on December 18, 2023, for which it collected damage reports with the state emergency management agency. Johnston asks residents to register for its emergency notifications, which it uses for severe weather warnings and road closures.

Checked on October 10, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Town of Johnston. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: johnstonri.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 401-351-6618 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 401-231-4210 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Fire Department 401-351-1600 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Public works (Development and Public Service) 401-231-4000 Town roads, drainage lines, and catch basins. Office line.

Official alerts and information

  • Johnston emergency notifications: Free alerts by phone, text, or email, including severe weather warnings and road closures. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Johnston Flood Damage Assessment: The town's page about the December 2023 rain and flood event. Website.

County services that cover Johnston

Providence County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Johnston. The Providence County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

  • Look up your evacuation zone
  • Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA): RIEMA asks people to sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications. Ask your town emergency manager which alert system your town uses. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.