Climate change is hitting close to home for nearly 2 out of 3 Americans, poll finds | PBS NewsHour pbs.org/newshour/scien…

Forest fires, hurricanes, heat waves, floods, droughts, and storms. Climate fueled events are creating catastrophic impacts - we need to plan for these risks. nbcnews.com/science/scienc…

Tropical storms killing more Americans as climate crisis deepens, study finds. Atlantic storms have become deadlier as the planet warms – and are disproportionately killing people of color in the US. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/a…

#OTD August 31, 1954, Hurricane Carol hit Rhode Island. Max wind speeds recorded on Block Island were 135 mph & the storm surge recorded in Narragansett Bay was over 14 ft, flooding Providence with 12 ft of water. Overall damage in RI totaled $200 million, & there were 17 deaths.

September is National Preparedness Month! Don’t wait, be sure your emergency kit is ready and supports every member of the family 👵👶🐶 ready.gov/kit

Hurricane Lee tracker: Rhode Island encouraged to monitor path of Category 3 storm providencejournal.com/story/news/202… via Providence Journal

“Within just 10 minutes from the first inkling of a flood the space was filled with water, and Ralph Amitrano was in danger of drowning in his own apartment.” providencejournal.com/story/news/cri…

Storms spur long-awaited action in Providence pbn.com/storms-spur-lo… via PBN. There’s so much to do to build Climate Ready Providence!

“We are dealing with a civilizational emergency” - Congressman Jamie Raskin at #eeodayri

Stay warm this snowstorm! For a list of emergency warming hubs visit riema.ri.gov/planning-mitig…

ICYMI this is climate change…cnn.com/2024/03/13/wea…

Climate Central’s ingenious Flood Rover was in Providence today, capturing street level images around India Point Park. These visuals will be merged with flood data to show how areas are affected by the weather we’re seeing. Keep an eye out for the final results in about a month!

Great story from Alex Kuffner on the Flood Rover!! 🛻🌊🛻🌊 providencejournal.com/story/news/env…

As a coastal city, the effects of climate change have had a tangible impact on our community and local businesses. In the last year we have experienced a surge in both extreme heat and flash flooding, often in the same week. That is why we are working across departments to make

Last year, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program adjusted annual premiums in some counties from $842 to $5431…

Help us raise $11,200 for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and the River Rangers! Purchase your ticket to the 2024 Fish Fun(d) now and make a difference! eventbrite.com/e/the-fish-fun…

The National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan will provide a LIVE update on Tropical Storm #Debby today around 11:00 AM EDT. Please join us on Facebook Live and our National Hurricane Center YouTube Page at: youtube.com/user/NWSNHC Hurricanes.gov/#Debby #DEBBY2024