Today, we honor the 100 souls who perished in the Station Nightclub Fire 16 years ago.
RI Emergency Management Agency
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RI Emergency Management Agency
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Working to reduce the loss of life and property for all Rhode Islanders through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. ⚓️
- ⚠️Weather Alert: Be prepared for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms this evening between 2PM and 10PM. Expect strong wind gusts that could cause damage as well as potential localized flooding.
- The @NHC_Atlantic reported earlier that #Henri was downgraded to a tropical storm. This doesn’t mean to let your guard down. Across the state we are starting to see the storm arrive. Heavy rain, flooding, and high winds are still expected. Remain vigilant, stay home and safe.
- Don’t let the lightly covered roads tomorrow morning fool you. Tomorrow afternoon will be a mess, with wet, heavy snow. We are expected to get pounded with snow, an 1” an hour for as much as 12 hours, and 20mph sustained wind, gusting to 40mph. Stay safe. Stay home.
- Soldiers from the Rhode Island National Guard prepare to provide aerial firefighting support to the large-scale brush fires in Exeter, Rhode Island, April 14, 2023. Aircrews from 1-126th Aviation can drop water from buckets suspended under UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
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- Prepare for hurricane #Henri by signing up for the free CodeRED Mobile Alert App which delivers real-time emergency alerts and updates to users within the exact areas of impact. public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF1E…
- High wind equals power outages and downed trees. Do NOT call 911 to report a power outage. Instead, contact @nationalgridus at 1-800-465-1212 or visit www1.nationalgridus.com/ReportorCheckO… #GraysonRI
- We urge everyone to prepare for heavy rain, possible flooding and strong to damaging winds. Make sure you have batteries for flashlights and non-perishable food as well as water in order to prepare for potential power outages![Tue 5AM] Here's the latest hourly wind gust forecast for the Nor'easter that will impact our region today through Wed. Strongest winds are expected tonight, diminishing Wed morning. Get your latest forecast on weather.gov/box #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
GIF - Drink plenty of water today. If you need a place to cool down near you, here's a list of cooling centers: riema.ri.gov/coolingcenters…
- Today is the 3 yr anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing. We remember the victims & their families #BostonStrong
- With #WinterStormRI on the way, please check in on your neighbors, especially the elderly and those who need extra help. Let's take care of each other. #BeSafeRI #SnowstormRI #WinterSafetyRI #BePreparedRI #BeInformedRI
- We did it! Thanks to the efforts of our diligent staff & partners, RI joins the ranks of @EMAP_US accredited Emergency Management Programs!
- The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency has received many calls regarding a possible earthquake at 10:23 AM. There have been some reports of vibrations felt in Warwick and surrounding areas. Earthquakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitudes typically are felt but only cause minor,
