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.
PSR Resources PSR Coverage Determination Tool We have prepared an interactive questionnaire designed to help you determine your regulatory status under the Produce Safety Rule. NECAFS Resource Clearinghouse The Northeast Center to Advance Food Safety (NECAFS) Clearinghouse offers a curated collection of food safety resources that have been developed by numerous partners in research, education, outreach and regulatory roles. Use the Search Resources tab to filter through a diversity of food safety guidance materials including produce safety specific training materials, record keeping templates, sample Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and an array of other helpful tools. Websites URI Extension - Food Safety Education URI Extension - RI GAP Program Cornell Produce Safety Alliance FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety Websites - Food Safety Plans On-Farm Food Safety Project Cornell Food Safety Plan Writing Resources Factsheets Produce Wash Water Best Management Practices RI Produce Safety Program Overview Qualified Exemption Factsheet (RIDEM) RI Produce Safety Program Grower Information Binder (RIDEM/RIDOH/URI) Produce Safety Rule: Key Requirements Fact Sheet (FDA) Coverage and Exemptions/Exclusions Flowchart (FDA) What to Expect of a Regulatory Inspection Equivalent Testing Methodology for Agricultural Water - English (FDA) Equivalent Testing Methodology for Agricultural Water - Spanish (FDA) Training Videos Fruits, Vegetables, and Food Safety: Health and Hygiene on the Farm (Cornell) PSR Worker Training Videos (University of Minnesota; Hmong, English subtitles) Produce Safety Topics University of Vermont - Chris Callahan - Ag Engineer Blog Greens Spinners for Farm Use (UVM Extension)