News and Media: Disaster 4766

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.

Rhode Island residents in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the storms and flooding that occurred December 17-19, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024 could be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA pays temporary rent, including a security deposit, at a place other than your damaged home, to help you get back on your feet.

In some cases, it is not necessary to file a claim with your insurance company in order to be approved for FEMA assistance. If you know that your policy will not cover the damage that you incurred in the severe storms and flooding that took place Dec. 17-19, 2023 and/or Jan. 9-13, 2024 in Kent, Providence or Washington counties, you can simply submit insurance policy documentation with your FEMA application.

One month after the president issued a federal disaster declaration for the state of Rhode Island for the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-21, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024, more than $5.8 million has been approved to help 1,305 applicants help in Kent, Providence and Washington counties. Disaster recovery specialists have been in the field, visiting communities to make sure affected residents receive all assistance for which they may be eligible.