PRESS CONFERENCE AT 4:00PM
There will be a Press Conference at 4:00PM in Schofield to update the media on the latest developments regarding the record setting flooding in the region. Addressing the media will be RIEMA Executive Director J. David Smith and representatives from DEM, DOT,...
The National Weather Service is calling for Winter Storm Watches for northern Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island, the lower elevations of southwest Massachusetts along the I-91 corridor, and the I-93 region from Manchester and Nashua New Hampshire to the Merrimack Valley corridor northwest of...
When wind chills fall to -15 degrees, exposed skin can freeze in 30 minutes
The coldest air of the season thus far will be over our State for the next 36 hours. At 8:00 AM Temperatures across the State ranged from around +8 F in the Hills to around +16 F at the coast with Wind Chills ranging...
The aftermath of natural disasters often bring out the scammers and con
artists. Here are five tips to avoid Haiti relief scams and make sure
your donations make a difference.
Within 24 hours of the Haitian earthquake, scammers were at work trying to
profit from the disaster. The scams...
The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal...
This time of year can be dangerous for pets if we are not careful. Please take the time to make note of these safety tips.
1. Ingesting anti-freeze can be fatal for your dog or cat. It has a sweet taste and even a tiny amount can cause severe kidney damage and even death. If you spill some,...
The Latest Advisory From The National Weather Service
A Blizzard Warning is in effect now for much of Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. This includes all coastal areas, but has recently been expanded to include Providence, RI; Taunton, MA; Brockton, MA …all of Bristol and Plymouth...
On December 5 and 6, 2009 six K-9 teams from the Rhode Island Urban Search and
Rescue Team responded to the Lakehurst Navel Air Station in Lakehurst New
Jersey to participate in the Canine Disaster Type I and Type II certification
tests. The Type I Canine Evaluation is the highest...
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,...
Warwick, 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...
