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Providence, RI – In order to bring attention to the health and safety issues associated with winter storms, the Rhode Island Department of Health is releasing the number of storm-related deaths, illnesses, and injuries reported by emergency departments in Rhode Island since winter storm "Juno" hit on January 26. Two men in the greater Providence metropolitan area died as the result of shoveling snow. Since January 26, emergency departments statewide reported 274 storm-related visits. Of these visits, the majority 175 were the result of slips and falls while 35 visits stemmed from motor vehicle accidents. The complete data table is listed below, which shows that there are many types of injuries related to winter storms. "My number one priority is to keep Rhode Islanders safe before, during, and after the blizzard this week. As we continue to clean up from Juno, I want to remind everyone to drive with caution, check on your loved ones and neighbors, take frequent breaks when shoveling,

# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government Gov. Daniel McKee Search Press Releases Press Releases Rhode Island Department of Health Releases Storm-Related Deaths and Injuries Providence, RI – In order to bring attention to the health and safety issues associated with winter storms, the Rhode Island Department of Health is releasing the number of storm-related deaths, illnesses, and injuries reported by emergency departments in Rhode Island since winter storm "Juno" hit on January 26. Two men in the greater Providence metropolitan area died as the result of shoveling snow. Since January 26, emergency de

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