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 will need to describe what damage(s) happened on which date to ensure you’re applying under the correct disaster.FEMA Assistance - Several ways for homeowners and renters to apply. 1. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at: a. Curtis Corner Middle School 301 Curtis Corner Road Wakefield, RI 02879 b. Coventry Town Hall Annex 1675 Flat River Road Coventry, RI 02879 c. William Winsor Elementary School 562 Putman Pike Greenville, RI 02828 - Hours of operation, all locations: 8 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. All locations are Closed on Sundays. 1a. Visit the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) at: d. Cumberland Public Library - Parking Lot 119 Main Street Cumberland, RI 02864 - MDRC Hours of operation: 9 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. 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), available 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 Government One of RIEMA's goals is to provide direct and easy access to emergency preparedness information and resources as they relate to schools throughout the State of Rhode Island. Preparedness Continuity Planning Cybersecurity Evacuation Preparedness Conference Prepare Now Threats & Hazards Response Local Contacts Other State EMA State Contacts Recovery Debris Management Public Assistance RIEMA Recovery Mitigation Floodplain Mapping Glossary & FAQ Hazard Mitigation Additional Resources Training Below is a list of free online courses that FEMA offers to the public and are designed for government employees and officials: IS-15: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies IS-22: An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness IS-36: Multihazard Planning for Childcare IS-100.SCA: Intro to Incident Command System for Schools IS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS-235: Emergency Planning IS-240: Leadership and Influence IS-242: Effective Communication IS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers IS-247: Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) IS-325: Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, & Mitigation IS-360: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents IS-362: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools IS-366: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters IS-393: Intro to Hazard Mitigation IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do Checklists Disaster Supply Kit PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Evacuation Plan & Checklist Guide PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes State Resources Emergency Management & Homeland Security MPA Subrecipient Grant Handbook PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes Public Assistance Trifold PDF file, about 9mbmegabytes FEMA Resources FEMA Continuity Planning Templates FEMA Debris Contracting Guide Fact Sheet & Checklist FEMA Public Assistance Policy Guide Emergency Care Sites Cooling Centers Warming Centers
Preparedness Continuity Planning Cybersecurity Evacuation Preparedness Conference Prepare Now Threats & Hazards