http://www.floodrecovery.ri.gov Rhode Island Flood Recovery - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Deadline for Food Replacement Application is April 19th People enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, may be eligible to replace food lost because of recent severe flooding. Those who believe they are eligible to... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11181 State and local governments now eligible to receive federal assistance for cost of damage, clean up and recovery Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) were informed today that President Obama has approved the request to amend the "major disaster... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11174 If your home or property has been damaged by a flood or other disaster, don't let unscrupulous individuals take advantage of you during this vulnerable time. The Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB) reminds consumers that all contractors based in Rhode Island or offering... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11167 Due to the devastation occurred by a large number of Rhode Island residents by the recent severe storms and floods, the RI Donation Exchange Program, a 501 (c) 3, operated as the only "furniture bank" in the State serving RI residents, is in need of donations of new and gently used furniture,... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11163 Donations Sought for Flood Recovery Efforts - Central Website Offers Opportunities to Donate or Volunteer Rhode Island residents affected by recent severe storms and flooding need assistance. The State of Rhode Island, in partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11144 The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training is coordinating Disaster Unemployment Assistance for those who have become unemployed due to the severe storms and flooding that began March 12, 2010. Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a federally funded program for those who would... Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11131 Fraud can be a big problem in areas struck by disasters, according to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The damage caused by the severe storms and flooding across Rhode Island may leave many homeowners, renters, and business... Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11104 Rhode Islanders who have experienced damages and losses from the recent flooding are eligible to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), regardless of whether or not their property is located in a designated flood plain. Any individual or business affected by recent severe Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11105 In response to questions raised at a press conference held earlier today, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano assured Bristol County residents that FEMA officials are moving quickly to assess damages and amend the federal "Major Disaster Declaration" to include Bristol County.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11106 Today at 2:00 p.m. Governor Donald L. Carcieri will visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located in front of Lowe's at 555 Greenwich Avenue in Warwick, to review operations. The DRC has been established and is jointly operated by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and the... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/11107