Tag: R.I. Emergency Management Agency
State officials: R.I. will be prepared for 2026 FIFA World...
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday vowed that a comprehensive public safety and logistical plan will be in place when the 2026...
Cleanup from ‘Blizzard of ’26’ cost Providence $3.8M
PROVIDENCE – The city spent more than $3.8 million clearing snow from last month’s historic blizzard.
According to city figures, that is roughly six times...
McKee: Travel ban lifted ‘to make sure our businesses can open...
CRANSTON – The statewide travel ban was lifted at noon Tuesday, a move Gov. Daniel J. McKee said was one step toward getting the state...
McKee: State of Emergency, travel ban remain in effect as R.I....
CRANSTON – The State of Emergency and the travel ban on all non-emergency vehicles in Rhode Island declared on Sunday both remain in effect...
Carden named Roger Williams Park Conservancy’s executive director
PROVIDENCE – Board member Melissa Carden has been named the Roger Williams Park Conservancy’s new executive director.
Carden succeeds Bonnie Nickerson, who is leaving after...
McKee declares disaster emergency in R.I. following storm
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency in the state after a storm on Dec....
Bristol-Providence ferry for Washington Bridge commuters delayed until Dec. 20
PROVIDENCE – State officials on Monday announced that the two-way ferry service planned between Bristol and Providence to provide alternative travel routes for commuters...
Carden named R.I. Coalition Against Gun Violence’s new executive director
PROVIDENCE – Melissa Carden, a communication strategist who has expertise in policy, has been appointed as the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence’s new...
URI professor’s storm monitoring system informs emergency management
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – To prepare for major storms, state and local officials are getting ready to implement a new weather monitoring system developed by a University...
R.I. adopts new crisis response software for natural disasters
PROVIDENCE – With natural disasters and severe weather events on the rise, Rhode Island is partnering with an Atlanta-based software development company in hopes...
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