Cable down closes Howland Road temporarily, East Greenwich RI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a cable or utility wire down across the roadway near Howland Road in East Greenwich. The homeowner was attempting to reattach the wire, and the road was temporarily closed while Verizon was notified.
Audio|Heard on: Kent RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:39
Transcript:
00:00
I'm going to be out near Howland Road.
00:03
We have a cable wire across the roadway.
00:06
The homeowner is trying to reattach it, but the roadway is going to be shut down for now.
00:14
10-4. We can always call Cox so they don't know anything wrong.
00:22
The homeowner says it's a Verizon wire, if you want to let them know.
00:29
10-4.
00:30
161 said they can always cut it, a flyer cut it, and just have them notify Verizon.
00:35
I'll give Verizon a call also.
00:38
10-4. 10-4.
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Location mentioned:
Howland Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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