http://www.riema.ri.gov/ Emergency Management Agency - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Situational Report • The National Weather Service's (NWS) flood warning for areas in Kent and Providence counties around the Pawtuxet River at Cranston remains in effect until Saturday morning. There is moderate flooding occurring on the Pawtuxet River. The river is expected to crest at 11.2 feet... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19578 Hurricanes. Blizzards. Floods. Are you prepared? The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) wants to hear from you. The Rhode Island State Hazard Mitigation Plan must be updated every three years in order for the State to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19571 • The National Weather Service's (NWS) flood warning for areas in Kent and Providence counties around the Pawtuxet River at Cranston remains in effect until Saturday morning. There is minor flooding occurring and forecasted for the Pawtuxet River. The river is expected to rise again tonight and... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19566 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued an Ozone Alert for Friday, May 31. All RIPTA bus routes (excluding special services) are free today. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19463 I was shocked and saddened to learn of the events that have taken place in Boston today. The thoughts and prayers of the people of our state are with the victims and their families and all of our neighbors in Massachusetts. Representatives of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency,... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19128 FEMA/State Applicant Briefing The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will be conducting joint FEMA/State Applicant briefings on April 3, April 10, and April 12, 2012. The briefings will be conducted from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. All five counties in Rhode Island were declared major disaster Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19009 Governor Lincoln Chafee announces that President Obama has approved Rhode Island's request for a disaster declaration and for public assistance for all five counties. In addition, snow removal was approved for Kent, Providence, and Washington counties. This designation for public assistance... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18960 In 2010, it was historic floods. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Irene. In 2012, it was Hurricane Sandy. Rhode Island has experienced several significant flooding events in the past three years. Is your home or business financially protected from flood damages? This week (March 18-22) is National Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18950 Due to the excessive snow from the Winter Storm and from rainfall on Monday, some private wells may be impacted. The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds Rhode Islanders who lost water pressure or have a flooded well head (surrounded by water), to take steps to ensure the safety of... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18677 As Rhode Islanders continue to dig out from the effects of the Winter Storm, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) reminds everyone of the continued need to be vigilant about their own safety and the safety of others around them. "Although the storm has passed, we want to... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18660 Beginning Tuesday, February 12, four Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) teams will be conducting surveys throughout the State. Teams, comprised of federal, state, and local officials, will visit affected areas to view storm damages firsthand, assess the scope of damages, and estimate repair... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18658 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that bus service will be reinstated beginning with the first trip of the day on Monday, February 11, 2013. However, heavily accumulated snow in some areas and unplowed snow on secondary roads, make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18651 Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has announced that Rhode Island will enact its adverse weather policy for non-essential state employees for Monday, February 11. Workers may choose not to report to work if they have the prior permission of their supervisor. Those who do not report will be required to... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18649 Today, on behalf of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Director MG Kevin R. McBride sent a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to perform a Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) in all five counties. In his request to FEMA, McBride... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18647 The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting up to ½" of rain for all areas in the State on Monday. Large amounts of snow that become saturated with water can cause problems with flooding and damage to roofs. To help prevent damage from heavy, wet snow, all Rhode Islanders are urged to: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18642 Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will be aboard a flight with representatives from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The officials will be assessing storm damage. The flight will leave from Quonset National Guard Base in North Kingstown at 1:30... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18638 Based on the positive progress made clearing RI roadways, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has decided to lift the travel ban on RI roadways at 4:00 p.m. today. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18634 As Rhode Island begins to dig out from the more than two feet of snow from the Winter Storm, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) recommends that Rhode Islanders lend a helping hand to friends, family, or neighbors that may need assistance. Rhode Islanders can help friends,... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18630 Effective immediately, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has granted limited access for travel for those individuals who do not currently have access to heat, electricity or require immediate life safety needs. Other non-emergency travel is still subject to the statewide traffic restriction at this time. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18626 Rhode Island Governor Lincoln D. Chafee is expanding travel restrictions to a full travel ban on all roads effective immediately. This ban is temporary and is intended to support local public works departments and police departments so they may clear roadways. Exceptions to this policy include: Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18617