Providence, RI Emergency Management Agency - PEMA

03/26/2026

Estamos orgullosos de apoyar la próxima iniciativa Sound The Alarm Providence. El 8 de abril, la Cruz Roja Americana estará en la comunidad instalando detectores de humo GRATIS. ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para hacer tu hogar y a tu familia más seguros! Elige tu horario preferido para el 8 de abril para la instalación gratis en www.soundthealarm.org/providence o llama al 1‑877‑287‑3327, opción 3.

03/26/2026

We are proud to support the upcoming Sound The Alarm Providence! On April 8th, the American Red Cross will be out in the community installing FREE smoke alarms. This is a great opportunity to make your home and family safer! Choose your preferred appointment slot on April 8th for the free smoke alarm installation at //www.soundthealarm.org/providence or call 1‑877‑287‑3327, option 3.

03/26/2026

03/13/2026

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03/11/2026

03/09/2026

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02/25/2026

02/24/2026

CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly.

Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and wi...

02/23/2026

During a blizzard, wind matters a lot.

When winds exceed about 35 mph, our crews cannot safely use bucket trucks to make overhead repairs. That means restoration work may pause until conditions improve — even if crews are already staged nearby.

Safety always comes first so crews can restore power as quickly as possible once weather allows. Learn more about how storm restoration works: http://spr.ly/6188hmjvM

02/23/2026

Power outages can be dangerous. The CDC reminds everyone to use generators outdoors and away from windows, use flashlights instead of candles, keep fridge/freezer doors closed, and never touch downed power lines. Stay safe and prepared.

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Follow these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.