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
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