FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Office of Emergency Response Staff Daytime: (401) 537-4533 | Emergency & After Hours: 401-222-3070 Office of Emergency Response Ball, Jim Administrator Office of Emergency Response, RIDEM Administrators Phone: 401-537-4298 Email: james.ball@dem.ri.gov Caswell, Jason Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4299 Email: jason.caswell@dem.ri.gov Clays, Sydney Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist I Complete Staff, Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4300 Email: sydney.clays@dem.ri.gov DeBritto, Lynne Chief Implementation Aide Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4302 Email: lynne.debritto@dem.ri.gov Dumsar, David Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4303 Email: david.dumsar@dem.ri.gov Giuliano, Lenny State Meteorologist/Atmospheric Scientist Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4304 Email: lenny.giuliano@dem.ri.gov Pande, Deven Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Complete Staff, Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4306 Email: deven.pande@dem.ri.gov
Ball, Jim Administrator Office of Emergency Response, RIDEM Administrators Phone: 401-537-4298 Email: james.ball@dem.ri.gov
Caswell, Jason Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4299 Email: jason.caswell@dem.ri.gov
Clays, Sydney Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist I Complete Staff, Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4300 Email: sydney.clays@dem.ri.gov
DeBritto, Lynne Chief Implementation Aide Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4302 Email: lynne.debritto@dem.ri.gov
Dumsar, David Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4303 Email: david.dumsar@dem.ri.gov
Giuliano, Lenny State Meteorologist/Atmospheric Scientist Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4304 Email: lenny.giuliano@dem.ri.gov
Pande, Deven Oil Hazardous Materials Specialist II Complete Staff, Office of Emergency Response Phone: 401-537-4306 Email: deven.pande@dem.ri.gov