http://www.riema.ri.gov/Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:40:02 GMTEmergency Management Agency - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comTue, 20 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Top FEMA Official To Visit RI Elementary School Timothy W. Manning, Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will visit the Marieville Elementary School on Mineral Spring Ave. in North Providence. He will arrive at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9972Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMTThis advisory from RIEMA and the National Weather Service. Executive Director J. David Smith expressed his concern this morning that "strong and gusty winds are capable of causing small and weak tree limbs to fall. Power outages may result. High profile vehicles may also experience difficult...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9886Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMTWarwick, R.I. - Sept. 24, 2009: The Federal Emergency Management Agency in partnership with The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will launch a Web site created to help educate and energize fourth and fifth grade students to lead their families in implementing key preparedness strategies to...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9812Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Friday, September 18, a new movie based on the popular children's book will open in theatres statewide. "The land of "Chew and swallow" presents weather disasters in a light and interesting way" stated Carole Zona, a fourth grade teacher at Marieville...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9746Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Host Pandemic Influenza & Special Needs Leadership Training Program The Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency RIEMA have joined forces to host the Pandemic...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9726Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT Tropical Storm Danny Update RIEMA, State, and local officials are keeping a close eye on Danny as this storm could intensify somewhat or alter direction. As we warned last week, Mariners should be in port by late afternoon today and stay there until the storm passes. Swimmers should exercise ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9628Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:30:00 GMTTROPICAL STORM DANNY FORMS IN THE CARIBBEAN. FORECAST TO THREATEN NEW ENGLAND THIS WEEKEND3to8 Inches of Rain Possible At 11:00 AM the center of Tropical Storm T.S. Danny was located at 24.9 North 70.3 West with maximum sustained winds of 45 MPH. Danny is moving to the West Northwest at...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9618Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT As of this afternoon, the greatest concerns for coastal Rhode Island will be the increasing rip current risk from Hurricane Bill's swells. Bill has already created some swell activity that will increase during the day. Very dangerous rip currents are expected along exposed beaches during...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9562Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:15:00 GMTOcean Conditions And Heavy Rains From Bill Remain Major Concern The latest from The National Weather Service RE: Hurricane Bill Conditions will become increasingly dangerous off the southeast New England coastline during the day on Saturday and peaking late Saturday night into Sunday morning. ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9553Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMTMARINERS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO ADVISORIES The National Weather Service is asking all marine interests to pay close attention to their latest advisories on Hurricane Bill. Our biggest concerns at this time are the likelihood of widespread rip currents at area beaches and rough seas along...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9544Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:45:00 GMTPREPAREDNESS STARTS WITH YOU As we track Hurricane Bill. It is important for all Rhode Islanders to be prepared for the possibility of dealing with a major hurricane. Make sure you have enough non perishable food and water, prescription medications, sufficient fuel for your vehicle, and all...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9537Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:45:00 GMT Boston,Mass. - The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate met today with emergency managers from across New England and employees in Boston's FEMA Region I office to discuss the importance of public preparedness and how partners...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9382Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMTMarch of Dimes Touch A Truck Comes To Warwick Mall Saturday, July 25 Between 11:00AM and 4:00PM Touch a Truck is as simple as it sounds. Lots of cool, unique, large and fun vehicles parked in a lot at Warwick Mall. Kids can touch, sit in, and operate lights, horns, etc. Dump trucks, race cars,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9378Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMTExecutive Director J. David Smith is asking RI motorists in the Westerly RI area to be extremely cautious while driving. Director Smith stated that he has received numerous reports of automobiles stranded in dangerously high water levels. Police reports some of the vehicles contained small...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9249Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:45:00 GMTA Few Things To Think About There has been lots of focus on hurricane awareness as we enter the season, but preparedness as we all know is about preparing for the next disaster-no matter what the type. Ex. Director J.David Smith stated today that "our message has to be clear, focused and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9337Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:45:00 GMT0830 -0900 Registration 0900 - 0915 Welcoming Remarks - Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Major General Robert Bray, Executive Director J. David Smith 0915 - 0940 Keynote Speaker - Marty Bahamonde, FEMA 0940 - 0955 Hurricane Forecast - Matt Belk, NWS 0955-1005 Governor...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9125Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:45:00 GMTDHS AWARDS RIEMA OVER 12 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO RI The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency RIEMA is pleased to announce the award of over 12 million dollars to the State and the Providence Urban area from the Department of Homeland Security. Also included in the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9118Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:15:00 GMT RIEMA ANNUAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE The annual Hurricane Conference is scheduled for June 18 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. RIEMA is pleased to offer a full-day conference focusing on Recovery. Keynoting the conference will be FEMA'S Marty Bahamonde. He was the first and only FEMA...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9115Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMTMEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE RHODE ISLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY June 11, 2009 STATEMENTS BY HHS SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS AND DHS SECRETARY JANET NAPOLITANO ON WHO DECISION TO DECLARE NOVEL H1N1 VIRUS OUTBREAK A PANDEMIC U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9083Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:15:00 GMT FEMA AND RIEMA URGEALL RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON Hurricanes are among the most dramatic, damaging and potentially deadly weather events. The Department of Homeland Security's DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA and The Rhode Island Emergency Management...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9081