City of Providence | Weekly Archives

~PEMA | Volunteer

Emergency Volunteer Services (EVS)The Providence Emergency Volunteer Service (EVS) was formed in 2008 and operates under the direction of the City of Providence's Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).

~PEMA | Stay Informed | TV + Radio Stations

TV + Radio StationsNOAA Weather Radio

~PEMA | Stay Informed | Emergency Sirens

Emergency Sirens

~PEMA | Stay Informed | Virtual Emergency Operations Center

Virtual Emergency Operations Center (VEOC)Keeping you informed of Providence's Emergency Activities

~PEMA | Stay Informed

Stay InformedBecause incident information will most likely be provided on television and radio, it is important to keep a TV or radio on, even during the workday.

~PEMA | Stay Informed | Alert Center

Alert CenterThe ALERT CENTER is designed to aid in the mission of helping YOU stay prepared and better informed.

~PEMA | Prepare | Evacuation + City Shelters

Evacuation + City SheltersSome emergencies may require that you leave your home and travel to an emergency shelter. The City has a list of shelter sites appropriate for various types of disasters.

~PEMA | Prepare | Preparedness for Animals

Preparedness for AnimalsPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006Public Law 109-308

~PEMA | Types of Disasters

Types of DisastersThe most widely recognized types of disasters are those listed here. Disasters related to extreme weather events (floods, cyclones, tornadoes, blizzards, droughts) occur regularly.

~PEMA | Prepare | How to Prepare

How to PrepareWhere do I Start? Getting started and being Ready is Easy as 1, 2, 3.1. Prepare an emergency supply kit; 2. Make a family emergency plan; and 3. Be informed about the kinds of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.The Details…

~PEMA | Prepare | Why Prepare?

Why Prepare?Preparing for both natural disasters or man made emergencies is something that we can and should do.

~PEMA | Prepare

PrepareDon't get caught saying "I didn't think it could happen to me"!!Knowing how to prepare for a disaster and taking those steps beforehand can have a huge impact on your safety.

~PEMA | Ready Providence

The City Introduces "Ready Providence"As part of City's plan to prepare Providence for "all hazards" the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has launched "Ready Providence". What is "Ready Providence"?

~PEMA | Homeland Security | Homeland Security Resources

Homeland Security Resources Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

~PEMA | Homeland Security

The Office of Homeland Security(for Disaster Response + Recovery)"We can not insure the security of the homeland until first insure the security of our hometowns."- Tom Ridge

~PEMA | About PEMA | What We Are Working On

What We Are Working OnEOC Expansion Construction Project

~PEMA | About PEMA | Mayor's Message

Mayor's MessageWelcome to the new City of Providence Emergency Management Agency website, an invaluable information source that will help make you, your family and your neighbors safer and better equipped to deal with an emergency.

PEMA | About PEMA

About PEMAPEMA has a single mission which integrates Emergency Management and Homeland Security.VisionIt is the vision of the Providence Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security to be recognized as the most professional, well respected, proactive, community and customer oriented

~Animal Control | Related Links

~Animal Control | Animal Related Laws

Animal Related Laws