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When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.



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CategoryEntityType of AssistanceTelephone NumberAccess and Functional Needs and DisabilitiesRhode Island Commission on the Deaf & Hard of HearingCounseling, training, communications devices, and interpreter services.401-256-5511TTY 401-222-5300                   Videophone 401-354-7630Aging ServicesRhode Island Office of Healthy AgingThis service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization.  Information, referral, case management,  long-term care options counseling, and health care services.401-462-3000TTY 401-462-0740Agricultural AidRhode Island State Farm Service AgencyUSDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.401-828-8232Agricultural AidRhode Island USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.401-826-0842Agricultural AidRhode Island Division of AgricultureInformation for agricultural industry, plant and animal health, permits, testing, food safety, and regulations.401-222-4700After hours emergencies:401-222-3070TTY: 711Animals/PetsRhode Island Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)Animal services and support, information, low income veterinary clinic, pet care resources, pet loss support, and animal surrender.401-438-8150Consumer ServicesRhode Island Department of Attorney General - Consumer Protection UnitInformation on price gouging and consumer complaint services.401-274-4400ContractorsRhode Island Department of Administration - Contractor's Registration BoardContractor's online license verification and consumer complaints services.401-921-1590TDD 401-222-6334Crisis CounselingRhode Island Suicide & Crisis Hotlines24-hour and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help.   Hotline numbers listed.Emergency: 911Hope Valley: 401-539-7474 Providence: 401-272-4044 South Kingston: 401-783-0782Statewide: 800-365-4044Crisis CounselingThe Samaritans of Rhode IslandCrisis listening line, suicide prevention resources, information and resources about mental health issues,Emergency: 911401-272-4044800-365-4044Disaster Specific  InformationRhode Island Emergency Management Agency (REIMA)Information regarding utilities outages and alerts, weather and transportation updates, resources for preparedness, and online floodplain mapping tool.Web referral only:http://www.riema.ri.govDisaster Unemployment AssistanceRhode Island Department of Labor & Training - Unemployment InsuranceWhen Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information.  This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs.(401) 415-6772EnvironmentRhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)Information and resources for preserving the environment, online services available for education resources, complaints or violations, permits and licenses, and rules and regulations.General Information:401-222-4700After Hours Emergencies:401-222-3070Essential NeedsRhode Island Department of Human Services: BenefitsAssistance in filing an application for public benefits such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) previously known as food stamps, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and other public assistance services.DHS Call Center:855-697-4347Essential NeedsRhode Island Community Food BankReferrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. Online "Find Food" local food pantry search.211401-942-632Email: contactus@rifoodbank.orgFamily & Protective ServicesRhode Island Department of Children, Youth, & Families: Child WelfareIndividuals concerned with children at risk for abuse and neglect.Emergency: 911800-742-4453Family & Protective ServicesRhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs:  Adult Protective ServicesIndividuals concerned with possible elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.Emergency: 911 401-462-3000Health Care ServicesRhode Island Department of Human Services: Programs & ServicesInformation about public benefits such Medicaid,  and other public assistance services.DHS Call Center:855-697-4347HousingRhode Island USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas.USDA Rural DevelopmentCustomer Service Center 800-414-1226HousingRhode Island HousingInformation and resources for homebuyers and owners, online rental resource guide, and information for landlords.Main: 401-457-1234800-427-5560TTY: 401-450-1394HelpCenter: 401-457-1130Information & ReferralState of Rhode IslandRhode Island's Official State Website. Links to all State Departments and Agencies.Web referral only:www.ri.govInformation & ReferralUnited Way 2-1-1 of Rhode IslandReferral for Food, Mental Health, Health Care, Housing, Substance Use, Youth, Transportation, Utility Assistance, Income, Children & Families, Crisis, Basic Needs, Legal Assistance, Re-Entry, Older Adults211Text zip code to 898211In-state Callers: 401-444-0600Out-of-State Callers: 1-800-367-2700TTY: 401-519-0374InsuranceRhode Island Insurance Regulation DivisionGeneral insurance information, insurance complaint services, insurance license search, and fraud reporting services.401-462-9520Legal ServicesRhode Island Legal ServicesInformation and referrals to attorneys providing free or reduced fee legal services to individuals affected by a disaster.401- 274-2652800-662-5034Tax PreparationRhode Island Division of TaxationState tax information assistance and online services for individuals and businesses.401-574-8484401-222-1040401-574-8829Veterans AffairsRhode Island Office of Veterans AffairsInformation and resources for veterans, veterans benefits, services for family and caregivers.401-921-2119Vital StatisticsRhode Island Division of Motor VehiclesDuplicate drivers licenses, auto registrations and title services.  Online services available, and directory of Branch offices.401-462-4368Vital StatisticsRhode Island Department of Health: Vital RecordsReplacement birth/death/marriage certificates or other vital document services, online services available.401-222-2811VolunteerVOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY**Referrals Last Updated:** April 2021
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