Additional Resources

Consumer Information | Dept. of Business Regulation

Property Related Information – Disaster Preparedness: Act now to make filling a claim easier after the storm

Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

Disasters can strike at any time, and even the most prepared businesses and business owners can be adversely impacted. If your business has been impacted by a disaster, the SBA may help by providing disaster assistance.

FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms

FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms – July 2023

FEMA: Assistance to Individuals and Households

This page explains the types of assistance available to applicants through the Individual and Households Program (IHP), as well as some of the criteria and limitations of IHP assistance.

FEMA Disaster Assistance: Public Assistance Program

Through the PA Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP)organizations.

FLASH: Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

A library of disaster tips, how-to-videos and publications from a leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

Special tax provisions that may help taxpayers and businesses recovery financially from the impact of a disaster.

Rhode Island | FEMA.gov

Listing of Presidential Disaster and Emergency Declarations for Rhode Island with associated documents, from 1954 to present.

USDA Farm Service Agency: Disaster Assistance Program

The Farm Service Agency provides assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities.