Rhode Island Hurricane Sandy (DR-4089)

Incident period: October 26, 2012 to October 31, 2012
Major Disaster Declaration declared on November 3, 2012
Homeowner Mike Gallagher, (L), receives information from FEMA Community Relations Specialists Angela Lynn, (C), and Maribel Rovira, (R). FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Location:
FEMA's Community Relations teams on the Ground in Westerly, RI
Homeowner Mike Gallagher, (L), receives information from FEMA Community Relations Specialists Angela Lynn, (C), and Maribel Rovira, (R). FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Location:
Paul Rivera, as student at Youthbuild Providence assists in the construction of a FEMA D.A.W.G. House. Youthbuild Providence's mission is to provide young people with opportunities for positive life choices and experiences
Youthbuild Providence constructs a FEMA DAWG HAUS
Paul Rivera, as student at Youthbuild Providence assists in the construction of a FEMA D.A.W.G. House. Youthbuild Providence's mission is to provide young people with opportunities for positive life choices and experiences
Loretta Holliday, Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Task Force Lead for FEMA addresses a class at Youthbuild Providence.
FEMA mitigation educators work with Youthbuild Providence
Loretta Holliday, Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Task Force Lead for FEMA addresses a class at Youthbuild Providence.
March 1, 2013 -- Charles Kohler, FEMA External Affairs Officer, provides an overview of FEMA to a class at the YouthBuild Providence high school.
Students at YouthBuild Providence High School learn about FEMA.
March 1, 2013 -- Charles Kohler, FEMA External Affairs Officer, provides an overview of FEMA to a class at the YouthBuild Providence high school.

Resources for survivors:

Visit fema.gov/sandy for an overview of full Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.

Updates

March 27, 2013
Long-Term Disaster Recovery Resources

Rhode Islanders who sustained damages from recent severe weather events can call 2-1-1 for a referral to a Long Term Recovery Group or to other disaster aid resources.

January 11, 2013
Rhode Islanders Have Until Feb. 13 to Register for FEMA Aid

To ensure all affected Rhode Islanders have time to register for FEMA aid, the registration deadline has been extended through midnight February 13.

January 7, 2013
Register for FEMA assistance by Monday, January 14

Time is running out for anyone hit with losses from Hurricane Sandy to seek state-federal disaster recovery assistance.

Blog

November 19, 2012
What to Expect During the FEMA Housing Inspection Process
Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Inspector Richard Martin inspects a basement apartment in Hoboken two days after the residents applied for FEMA assistance. FEMA is working with many partners and
November 15, 2012
Avoiding Scam Artists during Sandy Recovery
As Sandy survivors continue to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and many others begin the process of cleaning and repairing their homes, we wanted to remind everyone that as you look for

News Releases

March 27, 2013
Rhode Island Looking Toward Long-Term Disaster Recovery
March 6, 2013
Be Prepared: Severe Weather Is on the Way
January 11, 2013
FEMA Aid Registration Extended, Federal Support More than $9.8 Million in R.I.
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