Preparedness
Providence Emergency Management Agency
Hazard Awareness
All Hazards
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Resources
Emergency Plan / Make an E-Kit
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Pet Preparedness
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Make the Right Call
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Mental Health
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Recovery Resources (Insurance)
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Business Owners
This Business Continuity Planning Toolkit was developed by PEMA to empower businesses to prepare for, continue operating during, and recover from emergencies and disruptions. This past summer, we hosted an in-person workshop for business owners, and all the materials now live here on our website. To access the folder with all download options, click the link in the 00 Business Continuity Toolkit Overview document below. Email preparedness@providenceri.gov with any questions.
Toolkit Components
- 00 – Business Continuity Toolkit Overview
- 01 – Emergency Action Plan
- 02 – Business Continuity Plan
- 02.1 – Continuity Strategies for Essential Business Functions
- 03 – Business Recovery Plan
- 03.1 – Restoration Strategies for Essential Business Functions
- 04 – Business Continuity Exercise Document
- 04.1 – Exercise Discussion Questions Worksheet
Seniors & People with Special Needs
Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry
Enrolling in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER) lets police, fire, and other first responders in your community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency.
City of Providence Senior Services
The Senior Services Division enhances the quality of life for senior residents in Providence and creates awareness that seniors are a valuable asset to the community. In advocating for its constituents, the department provides useful resources to seniors.
Ready.Gov
As an older adult, you may have specific needs after a disaster. Use the information on this page to assess your needs and take simple, low-cost steps that help you get better prepared.
AARP Disaster Resilience Toolkit
A free publication for how local leaders can reduce risks and better protect older adults.
City Services
This page is a resource for event organizers who are hosting a special event in the City of Providence.
The City Service Team is a group of departments that grants permits for special events. Due to an event’s size, scope, and/or complexity, PEMA may request one or more of the forms below to be filled out. This will be verbally asked during the City Service Meeting or written in the OpenGov permit portal.
For any questions about the documents, please reach out to Alexa Griffin at agriffin@providenceri.gov.