United Way 2-1-1 helps those in need - ABC6 - Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather

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Rhode Islanders who are looking for assistance in the aftermath of Sandy can simply dial 2-1-1 or visit their website at http://www.211ri.org/ .

They can help with providing food, water and shelter to victims of the storm or offer advice to anyone that needs it.

The staff at the 2-1-1 are there 24/7. So far 2-1-1 has received more than 4,000 calls from people looking for help.