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South 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.

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

RIEMA's primary mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect Rhode Island's infrastructure from all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. VOAD Contact: Joe Cournoyer E-mail [email protected] They also work to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all natural, human-caused, and technological hazards. They work to facilitate long-range planning activities that result in the development of comprehensive strategies to safeguard the public and property. This section is responsible for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, statewide emergency planning, including the ongoing enhancement of Rhode Island's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the coordination of local and state plans, utilizing an all-hazards approach. The Planning and Mitigation Section also focuses on current topics in emergency management, such as improving the State's resiliency to climate change and for future disasters through adaptation and mitigation programs.

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

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.

Jamestown Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Emergency Management, 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. Jamestown EMA staff is trained to distribute medical supplies, food and water at times when it may be required. Shelter: Melrose School, located at 76 Melrose Ave will be operational and staffed in partnership with the Rhode Red Cross at anytime that residents may be required to leave their homes. The staff at the shelter is trained to provide basic needs including food, water and medical treatment. Pets may also be sheltered at the Lawn Avenue School during these events.

Established in 1948, Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. Works to strengthen the in-country health efforts of their partners by providing essential material resources � medicines, supplies and equipment

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.

AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs � and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs � for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.

Portsmouth 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. For Portsmouth EMA information during an emergency: -Visit the EMA blog at http://www.portsmouthri.com/Blog.aspx?CID=4 -Follow Portsmouth EMA on Twitter @PortsmouthEmerg -Monitor AM radio stations WADK 1540 and WSAR 1480 Red Cross Emergency Shelter for Portsmouth: Gaudet Middle School: 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI

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

West Greenwich 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.

The Bristol Division of Emergency Management Services implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties. Shelter Locations Bristol Emergency Shelters are located at the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center on Asylum Rd. and Mt. Hope High School on Chestnut St.. During emergencies the public will be notified of the primary shelter for the event occurring at that time.

For missing U.S. citizen family members, call 1-888-407-4747 or provide information via email. When contacting any of the numbers or using the emails above, please include the following information: - The full name, date of birth and passport information (if known) of the persons in Haiti you are trying to contact. - Their contact information in Haiti; telephone numbers, email address, hotel name or address (if known) - Your name and contact information, and your relationship to the person in Haiti (parent, spouse, friend etc.) - Any special or emergency circumstances.

Scituate 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. Cooling, Warming Centers & Temporary Shelters: Chopmist Hill Senior Center: 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857 Hope Library: 374 North Rd, Hope, RI 02831 North Scituate Library: 606 West Greenville Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857 Scituate High School: 94 Trimtown Rd, North Scituate, RI 0285 Dates and hours of operation will be posted on the Scituate EMA website under “Alerts” sent by CodeRed notification.

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.

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.

Richmond 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.

East Greenwich Emergency Management 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. The East Greenwich Police Department is an integral part of the Town's Emergency Management Agency. The department is tasked with site assessments, public safety, and direction and control during emergencies.

Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

The Narragansett Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the town's planning, response, recovery and mitigation of natural disasters, technological accidents, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The Narragansett Emergency Operations Plan has identified and prioritized hazards that could affect the community. Based upon history, vulnerability, threat and probability, the following hazards are identified in order of concern: Hurricane, Severe Weather, Widespread Power Failure, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Flooding and Dam Failure, Local Radiological Incidents, Earthquake.

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

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.

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)