Summer Storms

You should know what actions to take to protect yourself, family, pets and property against severe weather: Thunderstorms, High Wind, Hail, Lightning Tornadoes and Floods.

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Will you be prepared when disaster strikes?

In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. Imagine that you have no electricity, gas, water nor telephone or emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?

Do you know where your nearest emergency shelter is?

Some emergencies may require that you leave your home and travel to an emergency shelter. The City has a list of shelter sites appropriate for various types of disasters. Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for information on when sheltering or evacuation is necessary.

Click on the Weather Bug!

Get your daily Providence weather outlook, seven-day and hourly forecasts and links to the Doppler Radar straight from the source. Keep track of the weather at our Online Weather Center powered by Weather Bug.

Make a Safety Map

How would you stay in touch with your loved ones if Providence experienced a natural disaster or other emergency? SafetyMaps.org is a free online tool that helps you plan for this situation. You can use it to choose a safe meeting place, print a customized map and share it with your loved ones.

Wanted: Most Ready Providence Resident

Are you prepared for any emergency? Take the Ready Providence quiz to find out. Enter once per quarter, get the answers right and win a Red Cross Ready-to-Go Emergency Preparedness Kit!

Emergency Management 411

Stay connected to the city in the event of an emergency or natural disaster by registering to Reverse 911, Flashbrief, and the Special Needs Registry. Don't forget to follow @PEMA591 on Twitter!

Online Resource Center

Get important information about keeping yourself, your family and business prepared and up-to-date with the latest facts. PEMA's online resource center provides a comprehensive list of national and local resources that you can use to stay informed.

What's your RQ Score?

The Readiness Quotient – or RQ – is a first-of-its-kind tool designed to help you determine and evaluate your readiness. See how you stack up against the national average and learn specific steps you can take to better prepare yourself, your family and your community.