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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.

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life:

• Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum.
• Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases
• Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people
• Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
• Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis 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.

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.

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.

2-1-1 is the fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to resources across your community, whether you need to get help or give help. Confidential, free, anonymous and multilingual Services Include: Comprehensive Information & Referral Walk-in Services Shelter Clearinghouse Gamblers Hotline BrighStars Family Shelter Wait list Navigators Senior Health Insurance Program Senior Medicare Patrol

Warren 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 Foster EMA is charged with mitigating against, preparing the community of Foster for, and responding to and recovering from, natural or man-made disasters. The members of the EMA work to maintain resources that can be deployed quickly in the event of an emergency.

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.

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

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.

Providence Emergency Management Agency + Office of Homeland Security (PEMA) is charged with protecting the community by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made 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.

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

Hopkinton 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The mission of the Coventry Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crisis situation through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

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.

Johnston 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 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.

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.