State of Rhode Island to Host International Emergency Management Group

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: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 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 to Host International Emergency Management Group

Published on Wednesday, December 01, 2021

External Affairs Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Press Release Contact: Kristina Murray (401) 536-5248 Cell (401) 462-7063 Office www.riema.ri.gov

State of Rhode Island to Host International Emergency Management Group

For Use: Immediately

Date: October 23-24, 2018

Re: International Emergency Management Group meeting

The International Emergency Management Group (IEMG) provides for the possibility of mutual assistance in managing an emergency or disaster among participating jurisdictions. The Group meets twice a year to discuss mutual-aid support, planning, trainings and exercises, preparedness, and recovery to enhance regional situational awareness. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is the host of the bi-annual meeting being held in Providence, Rhode Island. The IEMG consists of all six New England States, and five Canadian Provinces: Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador.

At the last meeting held in spring 2018 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the topics of discussion was Reducing Risk in a Changing Climate. They agreed to consider climate-related risk and vulnerability into planning and decision-making. Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Marc Pappas says, "We are honored to host the IEMG fall meeting this year. The work IEMG does is important and gives us guidance on issues that affect the state. We are fortunate to have a valuable working relationship with a group of Canadian and New England emergency managers if they are ever needed."

The last time the group met in Rhode Island was six years ago in Newport. This year, they will be meeting at the Hilton Providence, on October 23-24. For more information about IEMG, please visit http://www.iemg-gigu-web.org/index-e.asp

Related links

Department or agency: Emergency Management Agency

Online: riema.ri.gov/

Release date: 10-23-2018