- To register for storm and flood disaster assistance:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
(TTY 1-800-462-7585)
www.fema.gov
- For questions relating to non-life threatening health, safety and human service needs:
Dial 2-1-1
www.211ri.org - For questions concerning local disaster response:
Local EMA Phone Numbers - For residents with special health care needs:
Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry
State of Rhode Island: Flood Recovery
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Rhode Island residents affected by the recent severe storms and flooding need your help. The State of Rhode Island, in partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, has established this donations management website so that people may donate money, goods and services to assist responding agencies. These non-profit organizations, both local and out-of-state, are tasked with assisting residents in short and long term recovery efforts.
There are three arenas in which people can participate:
- Monetary Contributions to the Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund click here »
- Monetary Contributions to Specific Agencies click here »
- Learn about Non-Cash Needs and to Offer In-Kind Donations click here »
- Learn about the Need for Volunteers and to Offer Volunteer Service click here »
1. Monetary Contributions: Monetary donations will allow non-profit agencies working in affected communities to buy exactly what individuals need. The Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund is being managed by the United Way of Rhode Island. Donations can also be made to specific agencies, some of which are located outside of Rhode Island.
2. Non-Cash or In-Kind Donations: These items have been specifically requested by provider agencies for clean-up products, replacement goods, or other specific needs of displaced Rhode Islanders.
3. Volunteers: Deployment of volunteers is being coordinated and authorized through ServeRI. We recommend that volunteers coordinate through them; unsolicited volunteers can create more harm than good.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful assistance for the short and long term recovery efforts on behalf of our Rhode Island neighbors and businesses.