News and Media: Disaster 4766

The state of Rhode Island and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lincoln in Providence County to help Rhode Island residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024.

Rhode Islanders who live in Kent, Providence and Washington counties and had a privately owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the severe storms and flooding that took place Dec. 17-19, 2023, and/or January 9-13, 2024, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs.

There are four ways to apply for FEMA assistance.

The state of Rhode Island and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Warwick in Kent County to help Rhode Island residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024. At the center, survivors will be able to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and get answers to questions in person.

Renters in Rhode Island counties approved for FEMA Individual Assistance who had losses from the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-21, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024 can apply for federal disaster assistance.