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 what 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: a. Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 (Open: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays) b. Warwick Fire Department - Station 10, 225 Potowomut Road, Warwick, RI 02818 (Open: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.) c. 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.) d. Knightsville Manor (Community Room), 85 Briggs Street, Cranston, RI 02920 (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.
Resources For Emergency Managers The development of an overall planning strategy is a target that is continually moving as communities grow and populations change. RIEMA has made available a number of different resources and guidance materials for review, both for informational purposes and for assistance in developing well-organized plans. Preparedness Continuity Planning Cybersecurity Evacuation Preparedness Conference Prepare Now Radiological Program State Emergency Operations Plan State Emergency Response Commission Threats & Hazards Response Emergency Operations Center Emergency Support Functions Local Contacts Other State EMAs Special Teams State Contacts Recovery Debris Management Individual Assistance Public Assistance RIEMA Recovery Mitigation Flood Insurance Floodplain Mapping Floodplain Regulations Hazard Mitigation Glossary & FAQ Training Below is a list of free online courses that FEMA offers to emergency managers: IS-1: Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position IS-26: Guides to Points of Distribution IS-100: Intro to ICS IS-200: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents S-244: Developing & Managing Volunteers IS-317: Intro to Community Emergency Response Teams IS-324: Community Hurricane Preparedness IS-340: Hazardous Materials Prevention IS-405: Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance IS-520: Intro to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas IS-522: Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics IS-546: Continuity of Operations Awareness Course IS-547: Intro to Continuity of Operations IS-632: Intro to Debris Operations IS-660: Intro to Public-Private Partnerships IS-700: National Incidence Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-800: National Response Framework, An Inroduction Additional Resources Emergency Management & Homeland Security MPA FEMA Continuity Planning Templates FEMA Debris Contracting Guide Fact Sheet & Checklist FEMA Public Assistance Policy Guide Natural Gas & Electricity Safety Training Certifications Dam EAP Template PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Subrecipient Grant Handbook PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes Public Assistance Trifold PDF file, about 9mbmegabytes
Preparedness Continuity Planning Cybersecurity Evacuation Preparedness Conference Prepare Now Radiological Program State Emergency Operations Plan State Emergency Response Commission Threats & Hazards
Response Emergency Operations Center Emergency Support Functions Local Contacts Other State EMAs Special Teams State Contacts
Mitigation Flood Insurance Floodplain Mapping Floodplain Regulations Hazard Mitigation Glossary & FAQ