With parts of our region still under flood watches, we want to remind everyone to never drive through flood waters.

Almost half of all flash flood deaths happen in vehicles. Turn around, don’t drown!

#RhodeIsland :

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Cumberland will temporarily close Friday, April 12 due to weather conditions.

This DRC will resume operations Saturday, April 13, weather permitting.

Find your nearest DRC: fema.gov/drc

Various flood watches and advisories are in effect for parts of our region.

It's important to take these alerts seriously and pay attention to instructions from local officials.

More info: ready.gov/floods

#Maine :

Were you affected by the Jan. 9-13, 2024 severe storms/flooding?

Our Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are going door-to-door in affected counties to help survivors register for FEMA assistance.

More info: go.dhs.gov/JRj

#RhodeIsland :

Were you affected by the Dec. 2023-Jan. 2024 severe storms/flooding?

Our Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are going door-to-door in Kent, Providence and Washington counties to help survivors register for FEMA assistance.

More info: go.dhs.gov/JDV

#RhodeIsland :

If you were affected by the Dec-Jan severe storms/flooding:

🔹The Mobile Registration Intake Center at the Narragansett Public Library closed permanently today April 5.

🔹Disaster Recovery Centers are open to assist survivors.

More info: fema.gov/drc

⁠ #RhodeIsland :

Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence, and Washington counties — if you were affected by severe storms/flooding from Dec. 17-19 2023 or Jan. 9-13 2024, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.

More info: go.dhs.gov/JDE

#Maine :

Homeowners and renters in Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington, or York counties — if you were affected by severe storms/flooding from Jan. 9-13, 2024, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.

More info: go.dhs.gov/JRy

Earthquakes can strike at any moment.

Make sure you’re prepared by having a plan, securing your space, and knowing what to do during a quake.

Find safety info here: ready.gov/earthquakes

While many folks may have been caught off guard by the #earthquake in New Jersey on Friday, you may be surprised to know there is a known earthquake risk in that area.

Know your local risk for any hazard or emergency!

More about U.S. earthquake risk:
usgs.gov/programs/earth…

We are working with CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security and local emergency management officials in response to the earthquake that was felt in Connecticut this morning. Stay alert for any updates from local officials.

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,…

MEMA has received multiple reports of shaking across the Commonwealth. Our Local Coordinators are making outreach to communities to receive damage reports/requests for assistance. In an earthquake: drop, cover, hold on. More safety tips: mass.gov/info-details/e…

Did you feel the earthquake? You can report it at: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

Check on friends, family and neighbors frequently, especially elderly and other vulnerable populations, to ensure their homes are adequately and safely heated. #ReadyNH #BeSafe #BePrepared #NHwx #WinterWeather

It is important to report power outages to your utility company every 24 hours until the issue is resolved. This helps them track the extent of the outage and prioritize restoration efforts. #WinterWeater #ReadyNH #NHwx #BePrepared #BeSafe