Recovery | Emergency Management Agency

Assistance for Severe Weather and Flooding that occurred in December 2023 and January 2024

Residents of Kent, Providence, and Washington counties, who were affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between December 17-19, 2023, and between January 9-13, 2024, can apply for federal assistance.

Homeowners and renters who received property loss or damages by either disaster in those counties have until May 20, 2024, to apply.

When applying for assistance, you must describe what damage(s) happened on which date to ensure you’re applying under the correct disaster.

FEMA Assistance - There are several ways for homeowners and renters to apply.

1. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at:

a. Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
(Open: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays)

b. Warwick Fire Department - Station 10, 225 Potowomut Road, Warwick, RI 02818
(Open: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.)

c. Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02879
(Open: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.)

d. Knightsville Manor (Community Room), 85 Briggs Street, Cranston, RI 02920
(Open: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.)

2. Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Help is available in most languages.

3. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov (also in Spanish).

4. Download the FEMA mobile app (also in Spanish) at Google Play or the Apple App Store.

To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube

SBA Assistance - Ways to apply for low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents in Rhode Island

1. Visit the Business Recovery Center (BRC) at:

North Providence Public Safety Complex
1835 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904

- Hours of operation: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays.

2. Apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster.

3. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955

4. Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

To view an accessible video on how to apply for SBA visit Reasons to apply for a SBA Loan.

Recovery

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) responds to and aids in disaster recovery within the State of Rhode Island. RIEMA's Recovery Division is responsible for managing recovery efforts, which includes providing cost reimbursement aid to local governments (state, tribal, local, municipal authorities and school districts) and certain private non-profit agencies (educational institutions, utilities, emergency services, medical facilities, custodial care facilities, etc.)

RIEMA manages the Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation grant programs for the State of Rhode Island. After being requested by the Governor, the President may sign a disaster declaration that allows eligible public municipalities, individuals and families to apply for federal assistance. RIEMA acts as the grantee for federally funded disaster assistance programs and works with local, state, and federal entities to provide technical support to streamline the reimbursement process.

In support of these responsibilities, RIEMA's Recovery Division performs various liaison activities with local and state agencies, legislators, volunteer and nonprofit organizations, and the general public. The purpose of these activities is to educate, bolster preparedness planning efforts, and develop training programs.

Current FEMA Disaster Declaration Recovery Projects

See below for information on the current FEMA Disaster Declaration recovery projects that RIEMA is coordinating with FEMA.

Note: Click on the "Individual Assistance", "Public Assistance", and "Definitions" tabs to cycle through the corresponding information.

COVID-19

DR-4505-RI

Click here to view the FEMA Disaster Declaration for the COVID-19 Pandemic Information

Hurricane Henri

EM-3563-RI

Click here to view the FEMA Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Henri Information

Hurricane Sandy

DR-4089-RI

Click here to view the FEMA Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Sandy Information

Tropical Storm Irene

DR-4027-RI

Click here to view the FEMA Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Irene Information

2010 Historic Storm

DR-1894-RI

Click here to view the FEMA Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm and Flooding Information