The primary purpose of the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crisis situation, through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Pawtucket and Central Falls share Emergency Management Services to increase public safety preparedness, save taxpayer dollars and provide greater efficiencies.

Provides information on child abuse laws, incidence, causes and effects. Conducts public awareness and educational activities for the prevention of child abuse. Advocates for the development of prevention programs within existing agencies, services and school systems. Resource library including films, tapes, etc. Speakers Bureau, Professional Development Training, Parent Workshops.. Member Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America VOAD Contact: Kate Begin, Executive Director E-mail [email protected] Income Source: Grants; donations

When communities face disaster, United Way plays a key role. From ensuring our first responders can act swiftly, to leading long-term recovery, United Way has the experience, networks and capacity to address even the most devastating events. United Way's primary role in times of disaster is in long-term recovery, which can take 3-5 years. They serve as a convener for social service providers to assess needs and ensure the delivery of ongoing support They focus investments and efforts on disaster case management, structural repairs, victims' health, and other unmet needs They create innovative partnerships to address emerging needs and fill gaps

CARE is one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Campaigns on behalf of women and mothers, and to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS internationally.

Little Compton Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Charlestown EMA implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Tiverton Emergency Management is run through the Tiverton Police Department. The Tiverton EMA implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

North Kingstown Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Newport Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Barrington Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties and performs any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager.

Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives, by: - Enabling deprived children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies - Building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries - Promoting the rights and interests of the world's children.

The duty of the West Warwick EMA is to coordinate and direct the planning, organization, control, and implementation of local emergency management activities. Additional duties and activities include the following: Coordinate with community officials and with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) as necessary to ensure the effective administration of the emergency management program; Manage, operate, and maintain the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); Establish and maintain agency emergency policies and communication procedures for all West Warwick employees and volunteers; Coordinate, develop, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the Town of West Warwick; Prepare and distribute disaster preparedness material to the citizens of West Warwick; Coordinate the actions and uses of West Warwick assets during emergency exercises and actual occurrences of natural disasters.

Lincoln Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Exeter Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties and performs any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager.

Emergency/ transitional Shelter, Soup Kitchen every weekday.

McAuley House also offers a host of support services such as rental assistance, toiletries, clothing, prescription assistance, transportation means, obtaining personal documentation, and referrals to housing and other medical or vocational resources. Guests also are invited to participate in a number of enrichment programs, which provide support, healing and engagement.

Eleven free support sessions for victims of violent crimes. Also provides faith-sensitive professional (not a psychiatrist) counseling for individuals ages10+, and families in the areas of abuse issues; adult children of alcoholics, anxiety, behavioral changes, bereavement, depression, identity crises, marital or family problems, rape, religious or meaning-of-life crises, sexual identity concerns, stress, vocational crises. Purpose is to assist persons to live a deep, meaningful and fulfilling life. Also, clergy coaching, church consulting, and educational programs for groups (parenting, stress reduction, dream work).

Emergency Management develops, organizes, directs and coordinates the town's Emergency Management Program with the goal of saving lives and protecting property by maintaining emergency operational capabilities that mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergency or disaster. Emergency Management is responsible for accomplishing all of the following functions: Emergency Organization, Planning and Management; Direction, Control and Warning; Population Protection; Training and Exercises

Services: The Corporation for National and Community Service was formed to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet community needs. Each year, more than 1.5 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities. These include projects in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas through the Corporation's three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. National Office Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Tel.: (202) 606-5000 TTY: (202) 606-3472 e-mail: [email protected] VOAD Contact: Vin Marzullo E-mail: [email protected]

Middletown Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties. To receive important official information before/during an actual emergency: Follow on Twitter @Middletown411; Monitor local TV and AM radio stations including WADK 1540 and WSAR 1480; Sign up for Middletown CODERED messages

North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The NSEMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties. In Emergenies tune to: local TV, Cox Cable channel 17; local radio stations WOON 1240 AM or WNRI 1380 AM; Northern Rhode Island REACT on citizens band channel 9. Stations will report shelter locations and hours of operation. If you require transportation, you must register with the North Smithfield Emergency Management North Smithfield Emergency Shelter: Junior Senior High School: 412 Greenville Road (Route 104) Medical Shelters: North Smithfield Middle School: 1850 Providence Pike (Route 5) North Smithfield Elementary School: 2214Providence Pike (Route 5)

A Christian, nonprofit organization that provides clean, safe water to people in developing countries and disaster areas through a variety of technologies.

The mission of the City of Warwick's Division of Emergency Management is to be the local public safety organization providing comprehensive, risk-based, and coordinated emergency management operations. The Warwick Emergency Management Agency Director is Major Rick Rathbun. The staff manages the Warwick Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a state of the art facility where key members of the City Departments gather during activations to determine situational status, coordinate actions and make critical decisions during emergency situations.

The City of Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is the coordinating agency in city government for all forms of public crisis. The primary mission of the Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crises situation, through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. FEMA's Region I serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).