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.
BART Contact Information 24/7 - Any day, any time Email: Dem.bartline@dem.ri.gov To report or to learn about an environmental incident on Narragansett Bay (such as a fish kill or algal bloom) call: Bay Line: 222-8888 (May 15 to Oct. 15) In an emergency (an immediate threat to public safety or the environment), call: Environmental Police (DEM Division of Law Enforcement) Hot Line: 222-3070. Calls are accepted 24/7 To report a release of a hazardous substance (such as an oil spill) call DEM Office of Emergency Response at 222-1360 during normal business hours M-F 8:30-4pm. For help reaching the appropriate office or person at DEM, call DEM Information (Office of Customer and Technical Assistance) at 222-6800 A gateway to DEM phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and travel directions is also on-line, as are directories for Complaints, Topics, Programs, Staff. For DEM public relations, contact DEM Public Affairs staff at 222-2771. News releases are also posted on-line at the pressroom. Bay Line and BART are administered by: The Office of the Director RI DEM Headquarters The Foundry, 4th Floor 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 Phone: 222-2771