Rhode Island Association of Emergency Managers
Public Safety, Public Trust
Because of COVID-19, the Rhode Island Blood Center is unable to hold their normal blood drives and has transitioned to an appointment-based system for blood donations. RIBC is asking donors to book whatever appointments are available to them throughout this…
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The University of Rhode Island has been developing a new “Hazard Impacts Modeling Tool” in collaboration with the RI Emergency Management Agency, Providence Emergency Management Agency, RI Department of Health, and other partners. The system includes an assessment of cascading consequences of extreme weather impacting critical…
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The deadline for 2019-20 membership renewals are due December 15, 2019. Please visit http://www.riaem.org/membership/ to download the membership form and payment voucher if your organization prefers to pay by check. You may also pay online via credit card at http://www.riaem.org/membership-payment/. Thank…
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Michelle Burnett, Senior Manager from the Enterprise Response and Resiliency Department within CVS Health, is one of Rhode Island’s skilled Emergency Managers. Burnett graduated from the University of Rhode Island with her Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and then received…
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A recent article by NPR highlights the considerable challenges emergency managers face in helping elderly residents evacuate in advance of storms. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/05/757674278/they-just-panic-elderly-residents-face-evacuation-challenges-during-storms From the perspective of Alysia Mihalakos, Chief of the RI Department of Health’s Center for Preparedness and Response,…
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This year’s Rhode Island Emergency Manager of the Year was awarded to Chief Brian Dugan of the Newport Fire Department for his exemplary response in the time of crisis. Chief Dugan has been with the Newport Fire Department since 1992….
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As Tropical Storm Barry (expected to become Hurricane Barry later today) approaches the Louisiana coast, the New Orleans area faces a largely unprecedented situation. Many continue to downplay the threat posed by a mere Category 1 hurricane but there’s good…
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On behalf of the Rhode Island Association of Emergency Managers (RIAEM) and our conference co-hosts, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to…
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The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Emergency Management is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of Campus Preparedness Planner. Please visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4452 for more information.
Last week the White House quietly released the federal government’s Fourth National Climate Assessment.
Their findings are profound: Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, with effects already being felt here in Rhode Island and around the globe. Emergency managers will play a critical role in our response to climate change. [Graphic: U.S. EPA]