Governor appoints new Executive Director

RIEMA welcomes J. David Smith as it's new Executive Director. Mr. Smith will assume his new duties on April 21st. more...

Disasters can strike anywhere, and often without warning. They can take on many forms - Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Floods, Toxic Spills, and even Acts of Terrorism. Disasters can build gradually over days and weeks, or strike suddenly with no time to prepare. Unfortunately every year, millions of Americans will face disasters, and the terrifying consequences that follow.

Since its founding, RIEMA's primary mission has been to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect Rhode Island's infrastructure from all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) in order to provide a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of a terrorist attack on the United States, to Federal, State, and local authorities.

This advisory system provides the foundation for building a comprehensive and effective communications structure for the dissemination of information relating to a potential terrorist threat, to all levels of government, and to the American people.

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• For more information on the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Advisory System

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