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Governor Chafee Enacts Adverse Weather Policy
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has announced that Rhode Island will enact its adverse weather policy for non-essential state employees for Friday, February 8, beginning with first-shift workers. Workers may choose not to report to work if they have the prior permission of their...
RIEMA Urges All Rhode Islanders to Prepare for Predicted Winter Storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a blizzard watch for the entire state. NWS is predicting the arrival of an historic winter storm in Rhode Island on Friday and continuing into early Saturday morning. Rhode Islanders can expect snow to start Friday morning and become heavier Friday...
State Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Submits Resignation; Cites Eldercare Responsibilities, Desire to Focus on Federal Contracting Work
Today, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced that he has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Executive Director Theresa C. Murray. Murray's last day at the agency will be February 15. In her resignation letter to Governor Chafee, Murray cited eldercare...
List of Warming Centers; January 25, 4 p.m.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures through the weekend, the following municipalities are offering warming centers: (Note: Changes and/or additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.) • Charlestown: Police Community Room;...
List of Warming Centers; January 25, 9 a.m.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures, the following municipalities are offering warming centers: • Charlestown: Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Charlestown: Police Community Room; 4901 Old Post...
List of Warming Centers; January 24, 4 p.m.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures, the following municipalities are offering warming centers: (Note: Changes and/or additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.) • Charlestown: Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Fri., 8:30 a.
List of Warming Centers, as of 1/24, 9 a.m.
• Charlestown: Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Wed. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Charlestown: Police Community Room; 4901 Old Post Rd.; Wed. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Charlestown: Senior Center; 100 Park Lane; Wed./Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. - noon •...
Warming Centers as of January 23, 4 p.m.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures, the following local warming centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Changes and/or additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.) • Charlestown: Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Wed. – Fri.
Rhode Islanders Urged to Take Precautions During Extreme Cold; Communities Offer Warming Centers
Colder than normal temperatures and wind chills are predicted for Rhode Island through the weekend. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) reminds all Rhode Islanders of the following tips to stay safe during extreme cold: • Dress warmly, and in layers, even if you are just making...
FEMA Aid Registration Extended, Federal Support More than $9.8 Million in R.I.
With total federal support to date for Hurricane Sandy damage in the The Ocean State now exceeding $9.8 million, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Rhode Islanders with losses from Sandy to register for assistance until February 13. The following is a...

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