News and Media: Disaster 4765

When natural disasters occur, it’s common to find people who want to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster aid workers or as relatives trying to help survivors complete their applications.

Rhode Islanders who applied for assistance from FEMA for the severe storm and flooding that took place Dec.17-19, 2023 and/or January 9-13, 2024 in Kent, Providence or Washington counties will receive a determination letter from the agency explaining the result of their application.

Federal assistance can help Rhode Islanders recover from the severe storm and flooding from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024.

If your vehicle was damaged as a result of the severe storms and flooding that occurred Dec. 17–19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, 2024, auto insurance and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are the primary resources available to help with your repairs. If you’re unable to receive help through insurance or SBA, you may qualify for assistance through FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program.

If you live in Kent, Providence or Washington counties and lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged, or if your furnace or heating system was damaged by the severe storms and flooding on December 17-19, 2023, or January 9-13, 2024, you may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.