Providence Emergency Management Agency earns re-accreditation from Emergency Management Accreditation Program

Providence, RI – Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) was recently granted full re-accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) upon recommendation by the Program Review Committee. “Emergency management accreditation is a significant achievement and I commend PEMA Director Clara Decerbo and her team for their extraordinary efforts and dedication working towards this goal,” said […]

NEW! Seats Available for CPR and Until Help Arrives Training

CERT training – I saw a man that needed help

On January 6th, Michael Markovic helped an elderly man who collapsed off a motor cart while shopping at a grocery store in Warwick, Rhode Island. While walking through the aisles, Michael noticed a man on the floor and immediately knew he needed to act. Michael says he knew what to do because of the Community Emergency […]

PEMA to conduct temporary shelter exercise at PCTA

Providence, RI: The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will hold a one-day, multi-agency shelter exercise at the Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA) on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Functional Shelter Exercise designated “Operation Fallout Shelter” will test the prepared emergency response to an unplanned disaster that causes the […]

Public Comment Requested on City Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Providence is currently finalizing the 2019 update to the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that will help the City plan for future hazards that may impact the Providence community. The Local Hazard Mitigation Committee is seeking public comments on the draft plan in order to incorporate the insights and suggestions of the Providence community. […]

Join us for an Emergency Management – Multi-Hazard Mitigation Public Workshop

Come learn what mitigation measures are being considered for inclusion in the 2019 update and provide your input. Your input is important on the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Location: Providence Emergency Management Agency 591 Charles Street—Conference Room Providence, RI 02904 2019 Providence Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (draft)  […]

Citywide Parking Ban in Effect Until 2:00PM on March 4, 2019

PROVIDENCE, RI – A citywide parking ban will remain in effect until 2:00 PM on March 4, 2019, at which time it will be lifted.  To report a non-emergency issue, download the PVD311 application on the Apple Store or Google Play or call the Mayor’s Center for City Services at 3-1-1 to report any snow-related concerns. […]

Providence Citywide Parking Ban to Begin at 2:00AM, Saturday, March 2 Until Further Notice

Mayor’s Center for City Services to operate on extended hours, opening from 2pm-8pm on Saturday Friday, March 1, 2019 PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions, a citywide parking ban will go into effect at 2:00AM, tomorrow, Saturday, March 2, until further notice. The Mayor’s Center for City Services (MCCS) will be open for […]

Providence Emergency Management Agency Staff to Participate in Brown University’s “Hack for Humanity”

PEMA staff to provide mentorship to students exploring issues related to hurricane mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery Friday, March 1, 2019 Providence, RI – Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Kevin Kugel and Deputy Director Clara Decerbo will serve as mentors to teams of Rhode Island college students during Brown University’s second annual “Hack for […]

This is a Test – EAS + WEA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on October 3, 2018. Sending the WEA test message will begin at 2:18 p.m. The EAS message will be sent at 2:20 p.m. The […]