Rhode Island Hurricane Sandy (DR-4089)

Incident period: Friday, October 26, 2012 to Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Major Disaster Declaration declared on November 3, 2012
This home facing Misquamicut Beach was damaged following Hurricane Sandy in Westerly, Rhode Island. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Misquamicut Beach, RI
This home facing Misquamicut Beach was damaged following Hurricane Sandy in Westerly, Rhode Island. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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:
Greg Soder, right, of the Narragansett Indian Tribe discussed Public Assistance projects to help the tribe recover from Hurricane Sandy with FEMA Branch Director Tim Barnett and Public Assistance Project Specialist Marcia Henry-Day.
The Narragansett Indian Tribe talks Sandy aid with FEMA
Greg Soder, right, of the Narragansett Indian Tribe discussed Public Assistance projects to help the tribe recover from Hurricane Sandy with FEMA Branch Director Tim Barnett and Public Assistance Project Specialist Marcia Henry-Day.

Resources for survivors:

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

Updates

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.

December 11, 2012
FEMA is Hiring Locally to Help in Disaster Recovery

FEMA is currently seeking up to 15 local employees, which will comprise 10 percent of the FEMA workforce, at its Joint Field Office in Warwick!

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

January 11, 2013
FEMA Aid Registration Extended, Federal Support More than $9.8 Million in R.I.
January 11, 2013
FEMA Aid Registration Extended, Federal Support More than $9.8 Million in R.I.
January 3, 2013
FEMA Aid Will Not Affect Senior Citizens' Benefits
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