Emergency Shelters
In the event of a hurricane in Rhode Island, public shelters can provide emergency, short-term shelter to the public.
Hurricane Preparation for Boaters
Important information and resources for boat owners about protecting your boat during a hurricane.
Evacuation Decisions
People have several choices for their evacuation destination.
Special Needs
If you or someone you know has special needs, you should be especially careful in emergency and preparedness planning before and after the disaster.
Be Ready for Coastal Floods, Hurricanes
If a hurricane were approaching the Rhode Island coastline, would you be ready to evacuate or ride out the storm at home?
Animal Safety Plan
If you are a pet owner, emergency planning before a disaster may save the life of your pet.
Be Ready for Floods, Hurricanes Inland
From the National Weather Service. Turn Around Don't Drown™ Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard.
Do You Need Flood Insurance?
From FEMA. Information and resources related to home and property insurance against floods.