Assistance for Severe Weather and Flooding that occurred in December 2023 and January 2024 Residents of Kent, Providence, and Washington counties, who were affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between December 17-19, 2023, and between January 9-13, 2024, can apply for federal assistance. Homeowners and renters who received property loss or damages by either disaster in those counties have until May 20, 2024, to apply. When applying for assistance, you must describe which damage(s) happened on which date to ensure you’re applying under the correct disaster.FEMA Assistance - There are several ways for homeowners and renters to apply.1. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at one of the following locations: a. CCRI, Lincoln Campus, (Room 1304), 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 (Open: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.) b. Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02879 (Open: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.) 2. Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Help is available in most languages. 3. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov (also in Spanish).4. Download the FEMA mobile app (also in Spanish) at Google Play or the Apple App Store. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube SBA Assistance - Ways to apply for low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents in Rhode Island 1. Visit the Business Recovery Center (BRC) at: North Providence Public Safety Complex 1835 Mineral Spring Avenue North Providence, RI 02904 - Hours of operation: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. 2. Apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. 3. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 4. Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov To view an accessible video on how to apply for SBA visit Reasons to apply for a SBA Loan.
State of Rhode Island Awarded Federal Disaster Declaration External AffairsRhode Island Emergency Management AgencyPress Release State of Rhode Island Awarded Federal Disaster DeclarationFrom Severe Weather in January 2024Cranston, RI – On May 9, 2024, President Joseph Biden approved Rhode Island's request to include Public Assistance (PA) for the Major Disaster Declaration from the severe storms and flooding event from January 9, 2024 – January 13, 2024. The Declaration makes federal funding available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) PA Program. Eligible applicants from Kent, Newport, and Washington Counties can apply. Applicants must prepare and submit an official request for determination of eligibility from FEMA.Eligible municipalities, state agencies, tribal communities, and some private non-profit organizations in the listed counties can apply for reimbursement of costs incurred before, during, and after the severe weather event in January. These costs may include but are not limited to, storm preparedness, debris removal, overtime costs for personnel due to work associated with the weather event, repairs to weather-damaged buildings and infrastructure, and projects to reduce the impact of future damage from similar weather-related events."Whenever and wherever severe weather strikes, my Administration is prepared and ready to support affected residents and communities," said Governor McKee. "Thanks to President Biden and FEMA, these federal funds can help Rhode Islanders and businesses get their lives back on track and help our state move forward.""The FEMA PA Program enables municipalities, state agencies, and certain private non-profit organizations to request reimbursement for the expenses incurred in repairing damages caused by the severe weather event that took place between January 9, 2024, and January 13, 2024," said Marc Pappas, the Director of RIEMA. "The RIEMA Recovery Branch, with the support and assistance of local and state partners, worked diligently to gather and review damage assessments and submitted a request for federal assistance to FEMA. We are grateful and appreciative to have received approval."Additional information will be provided at local Applicant Briefing sessions. The sessions are currently being scheduled with local officials. For updates on Rhode Island’s recovery operations, follow the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency on Twitter (X) twitter.com/RhodeIslandEMA and Facebook facebook.com/RhodeIslandEMA or visit or visit www.riema.ri.gov.For questions, please contact RIEMA at (401) 946-9996.# # #Contact: Armand Randolph (401) 641-8269www.riema.ri.gov PR: 0524-01
Cooling Centers The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to forecasted extreme heat and/or humidity, the following communities will have cooling centers open to the public for those who need to seek shelter from extreme heat. If you do not see your community listed contact your local municipalities for more information. If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1. Barrington Barrington Public Safety Building: 100 Federal Rd; 24/7 Mon - Fri: 9 AM – 4:30 PM Bristol Roger's Free Library: 525 Hope St Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9 AM – 5 PM Wed: 9AM – 8PM Sat: 9AM – 5PM Quinta-Gamelin Recreation Center: 101 Asylum Rd Sat & Sun: 8 AM - 4 PM Burrillville Jesse Smith Library: 100 Tinkham Lane Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 4 PM Central Falls Central Falls Housing Authority 30 Washington Street Daily 9 AM - 9 PM Coventry Any Police Station or Fire Station In Coventry: Available Off Hours Cranston Cranston Senior Center: 1070 Cranston St Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 3:30 PM Central Public Library: 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd Mon - Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM Cumberland Cumberland Public Safety Complex: Community Room 1379 Diamond Hill Road 24/7 Cumberland Public Library: 242 Clinton St Mon-Thu 9:00-8:00 pm Friday and Sat 9:00-5:00 pm Sun 1:00 - 4:00 pm East Greenwich East Greenwich Police Station Community Room: 176 1st Ave; 24/7 Swift Community Center: 121 Pierce St Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM – 4 PM East Greenwich Free Library: 82 Peirce St Mon: 9 AM - 5 PM Tue, Wed, Thu: 9 AM - 8 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 3 PM East Providence East Providence Senior Center: 610 Waterman Ave Sunday: 8 AM - 4 PM Riverside Library: 475 Bullocks Point Ave Mon: 10 AM - 8 PM Tues - Thurs: 10 AM - 6 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM Weaver Library: 41 Grove Ave Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM Exeter Exeter Library: 773 Ten Rod Rd Mon: 10 AM - 5 PM Tue: 10 AM - 7 PM Wed: 10 AM - 5 PM Thu: 10 AM - 7 PM Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM Sat: 10 AM - 3 PM Foster South Foster Fire Company 5 Mt Hygeia Rd Foster Center Volunteer Fire Company 86 Foster Center Rd Moosup Valley Fire Department 55 Moosup Valley rd. Glocester Glocester Manton Library: 1137 Putnam Pike Mon - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM Fri: 10 AM - 8 PM Sat: 10 AM - 3 PM Glocester Senior Center: 1210 Putnam Pike Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM Glocester Town Hall: 1145 Putnam Pike ***Will be opened as needed, hours to be determined. This is not a standing Cooling Center. Regular hours Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM*** Harmony Library: 195 Putnam Pike Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM Fri: Closed Sat: 10 AM - 3 PM Hopkinton Hopkinton Town Hall Council Chambers: 1 Town House Rd 9 AM – 4 PM (Mon - Fri) Hopkinton Police Station: 406 Woodville Road 24/7 Jamestown Jamestown Library: 26 North Rd Mon - Thurs: 10 AM - 8 PM Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM Sat: 10 AM - 2 PM Johnston Johnston Senior Center: 1291 Atwood Avenue Mon - Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM Little Compton Little Compton Community Center: 34 Commons Rd Little Compton Wellness Center: 115 East Main Rd Hours will be posted only when cooling centers are opened. Hours will differ by location. Lincoln Lincoln Town Hall: 100 Old River Rd Sat & Sun: 8 AM - 6 PM Lincoln Public Library: 145 Old River Rd Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Lincoln Senior Center: 150 Jenckes Hill Rd Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 4:30 PM Middletown Library: 700 W. Main Rd Mon - Thu: 10 AM – 7 PM Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM Senior Center: 650 Green End Ave Mon - Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM Narragansett Maury Loontjens Memorial Library 35 Kingstown Rd Mon - Thurs: 9:30 AM - 8 PM Fri: 9:30 AM – 6 PM Sat: 9:30 AM - 2 PM Narragansett Community Center 53 Mumford Rd. Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30PM and as needed after hours based on the emergency Newport Donovan Manor 19 Chapel St Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4 PM Edward King House 35 King St Mon - Thu: 9 AM – 3 PM Fri: 9 AM – 12 PM Newport Public Library 300 Spring St Mon: 12 PM – 7 PM Tue - Thu: 9 AM – 5:30 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM – 5:30 PM Seaman’s Church Institute 18 Market Square Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4 PM North Kingstown Senior Center: 44 Beach St Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM North Providence Salvatore Mancini Resource & Activity Center: 2 Atlantic Blvd Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM North Providence Union Free Public Library: 1810 Mineral Spring Ave Mon - Thur: 9 AM - 7:45 PM Fri: 9 AM - 4:45 PM Pawtucket 1139 Main street Open 24 hrs The Leon Mathieu Senior Center: 420 Main St Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Blackstone Valley Visitor Center: 175 Main St Mon - Fri: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters Lobby: 121 Roosevelt Ave 24/7 Pawtucket Public Library: 13 Summer St Mon - Thu: 9 AM - 8:45 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 4:45 PM Portsmouth Portsmouth Free Public Library: 2658 East Main Road Mon - Tue: 9 AM – 8 PM Wed - Fri: 9 Am - 5 PM Sat: 9AM - 1 PM Providence EMERGENCY COOLING CENTER LOCATIONS Federal Hill House 9 Courtland St. Mon-Fri – 9 AM – 5 PM Emmanuel House 239 Public St / 401-421-7888 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cooling Center, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Shelter. LIBRARY BRANCHES: Residents may also seek shelter from the heat at the following Providence Community Library Branches. Mt. Pleasant Library: 315 Academy Ave. / 401-272-0106 Monday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM -5:30PM Saturday: 9:30AM -5:30 PM Olneyville Library: 1 Olneyville Square / 401-421-4084 Monday: 9:30 AM -5:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM -5:30 PM Friday: 1:00 PM-5:30 PM Providence Public Library: 150 Empire Street / 401-455-8000 Monday: 8:30 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM-7:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM-7:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Rochambeau Library: 708 Hope Street / 401-272-3780 Monday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM -8:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM -5:30 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM -5:30 PM Smith Hill Library: 31 Candace Street / 401-272-4140 Monday: 9:30 AM -5:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Wednesday: 1:00 PM-8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM -5:30 PM Friday: 1:00 PM-5:30 PM South Providence Library: 441 Prairie Avenue / 401-467-2619 Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 1:00 PM-5:30 PM Wanskuck Library: 233 Veazie Street / 401-274-4145 Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM -8:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM -5:30 PM Washington Park Library: 1316 Broad Street / 401-781-3136 Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM -8:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Richmond Clark Memorial Library: 7 Pinehurst Dr, Carolina Monday - 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday - 1 PM to 7 PM Wednesday - 10 AM to 5 PM Thursday - 1 PM to 7 PM Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday - 10 AM to 2 PM Scituate Chopmist Hill Senior Center: 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd Wed - Fri: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Hope Public Library: 374 North Rd. Hope, RI 02831 Mon-Fri 1 PM to 6 PM North Scituate Public Library: 606 West Greenville Rd. North Scituate, RI 02857 Mon-Thur 10 AM to 8 PM Fri & Sat 10 AM to 4 PM Smithfield Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink: 109 Pleasant View Ave Sun - Sat: 10 AM – 8 PM Smithfield Senior Center: 1 William J. Hawkins Trail Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM For those needing immediate assistance due to extreme heat after regular cooling center hours, please contact Smithfield EMA at 401-233-1033. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 South Kingstown Peace Dale Library: 1057 Kingstown Rd Mon - Thu: 9 AM - 5 PM Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM Senior Center: 25 St. Dominic Rd Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Kingston Free Library: 2605 Kingstown Road Mon & Tue: 10 AM - 6 PM Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM Thu: 12 PM - 8 PM Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM Call 401-783-3321 in advance for the Cooling Centers hours of operation Warren George Hail Library : 530 Main St • Mon - Thurs: 10 AM - 8 PM • Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM • Sat: 10 AM - 3 PM Warwick Pilgrim Senior Center: 27 Pilgrim Parkway Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Warwick Public Library - Central Library: 600 Sandy Ln Mon. Tue, Wed: 9 AM - 8 PM Thu, Fri, Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM West Warwick West Warwick Public Library: 1043 Main St Mon, Thurs, Fri: 9:00 AM - 5 PM Tues and Wed: 9:00 AM - 9PM Westerly Westerly Senior Center: 39 State St Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Woonsocket Woonsocket Senior Center: 84 Social St Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Woonsocket Police Station Lobby Area: 242 Clinton St Weekends and Library/Senior Center Off Hours Woonsocket Harris Public Library: 303 Clinton Street Mon, Wed and Thurs: 9 AM-9 PM Tues & Fri: 9 AM-5 PM Mt. St. Charles Ice Arena: 800 Logee St Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM - 12 PM