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.
Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Office of Emergency Response 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 (401) 537-4533 (Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM) The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 establishes requirements for federal, state and local governments, Indian tribes and industry regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals. The Community Right-to-Know provisions help increase the public's knowledge and their access to information about chemicals at individual facilities, their uses of such chemicals and releases of these chemicals into the environment. States and communities working with facilities can use the information to improve chemical safety and protect public health and the environment. Tier2 Submit Software - The Tier2 Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory forms must be submitted in an electronic format developed by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download the software here Annual submissions should be emailed to dem.tier2@dem.ri.gov. Information on downloading software requiring CAMEO software can be found here. Additional Resources Introduction to SARA Title III EPCRA What is EPCRA?(EPA) Local Emergency Planning Committees/Districts/Map USEPA: Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to EPCRA + Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act