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Hurricane Barrier Preparations

A look at what it takes to put parts of the hurricane barrier in place
This is how the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier looks normally, with gates open. It was built between 1960-1966 to protect low-lying downtown Providence from storm surge.
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Gates Open

This is how the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier looks normally, with gates open. It was built between 1960-1966 to protect low-lying downtown Providence from storm surge.

Credit: WPRI/Susan Campbell

Related: Providence's Hurricane Barrier Closed

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