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The FEMA Region 1 office — located in Boston, MA, with a Regional Response Coordination Center in Maynard, MA — partners with federal emergency management for the 10 Tribal Nations of New England and six states.

States

Visit the state's page for localized content, such as disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, jobs and other resources.

Leadership

Lori Ehrlich

Region 1 Administrator

Jarrett Devine

Region 1 Deputy Administrator

Region 1 Resources

Environmental Requirements to Apply for FEMA Funding

When a community applies for FEMA funding — such as Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance or Preparedness Grants — potential impacts to the environment and cultural resources must be considered.

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NOTE: Environmental requirements do not apply to individuals and families applying for assistance.

Find Your Flood Map

Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) is a national FEMA program that works with states, tribes, territories and local communities to evaluate and better understand their current flood risk, as well as the actions that can be taken to mitigate and become more resilient against future risk.

Contact Us

General
877-336-2734
fema-r1-info@fema.dhs.gov

FEMA Integration Team (FIT); Tribal Liaison
Regina Marotto
fema-R1-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov

Regional News and Information

The Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide two types of assistance following a presidential disaster declaration: Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. Both programs are independent from each other.
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FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.
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In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible.
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Rhode Island residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-19, 2023 and January 9-13 in Kent, Providence and Washington counties should keep in mind that FEMA can only provide funding to make homes safe, accessible and functional.
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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.
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