The streets of East Greenwich were quiet by 7 p.m. Monday, with only the occasional car or plow truck, amid a light snowfall. Dept. of Public Works Director Joe Duarte said he expected the heaviest snowfall after midnight.

Duarte said there were 25 men working the storm.

“We’re ready,” he said.

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National Grid is asking people to be very careful around downed power lines. To report a wire down or a power outage, call National Grid directly at (800) 465-1212. Here’s a link to the National Grid power outage map: https://www1.nationalgridus.com/PowerOutageMap-RI-RES?section_id=111?ng=us.

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