But 22 pct of voters have not decidedUpdated: Thursday, 30 September 2010, 5: 29 PM EDT
Published: Thursday, 30 September 2010, 5 H 50 EDTTed Nesi Tim White

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – providence Mayor David Cicilline is still ahead of State Rep.John Loughlin in the battle to succeed the American Republic Patrick Kennedy to Congress, but the race is much closer between independent, watch our exclusive poll 12 WPRI.

Survey of 250 likely voters in the Rhode Island 1st Congress finds 48% support Democrats Cicilline, giving it a 19 points lead over Republican Loughlin, which is supported by 29% of the electorate.

But an important segment of voters

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Federal Emergency Management Agency was stationed in Rhode Island and loans to help the authorities local Wednesday.

Representatives of two dozen FEMA are already working at Cranston Rhode Island emergency operations center.

“We are here to support State in whatever they must do us,” said Craig Gilbert, of FEMA.

Officials of the FEMA participated in Conference calls, schedule calls and coordination.

“It was really an unexpected resource that has become available from the FEMA, and it really follows their slogan, ‘ go big, go at the beginning,”said David j. Smith, Director Executive of RIEMA.”"

If you think this is overkill, said Smith think again.

It is so near to call and the national weather service and the National Hurricane Center cannot give us a higher degree of certainty until tomorrow sometimes late or beyond .This is not enough time for us to take drastic steps if we are, “said Smith.”

FEMA says it will remain in Rhode Island, until the storm passes.

“If it goes this scenario disaster, we are better prepared for this advance planning,” said Smith. “”.”If unexpected, it takes a turn for the worse, then it is much harder for us to people and resources moved and invite the here to help.”

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