“Hurricane Thompson” Exercise with the National Weather Service

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.

“Hurricane Thompson” Exercise with the National Weather Service

Published on Monday, May 23, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: NOAA National Weather Service, in partnership with Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), National Hurricane Center, FEMA Region 1, Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, Weather Prediction Center, Northeast River Forecast Center, National Water Center, Weather Forecast Office Boston, CT and MA Emergency Management Agencies

WHAT: In preparation for the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1, RIEMA’s “Hurricane Thompson” exercise with the National Weather Service (NWS) will focus on decision making and activation of the emergency operations center and its emergency support functions. “Hurricane Thompson” is a fictitious Category 3 hurricane that hits the Rhode Island/Connecticut border over Labor Day weekend.

WHEN: Open for media Tuesday, May 24, 8:00 – 10:00 am

WHERE: RIEMA’s State Emergency Operations Center, 645 New London Avenue, Cranston

WHY: Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and partners listed above are working to ensure Rhode Islanders are safe as a predicted active Hurricane Season approaches.

Contact: Melissa Carden, RIEMA, 401-318-0911 to arrange attendance and interviews

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