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.
Local Emergency Planning Committee Chairpersons Rev. 5/5/22 The Rhode Island Emergency Response Commission has approved the redistricting of the State's local emergency planning committees (LEPCs). To comply with annual Tier II reporting requirements with respect to the LEPCs, please submit forms electronically to the chairperson for your district using the email address listed below by March 1. Local Emergency Planning Committees District Name and Address Email RIEMA - SERC David Schnell Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency 645 New London Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 david.schnell@ema.ri.gov RIDEM- Tier II Coordinator Andrew Palmer Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 235 Promenade St. Suite 438 Providence, RI 02908 Andrew.palmer@dem.ri.gov 1 Chief John Silva 1951 Mineral Spring Avenue North Providence, RI 02904 firechief@northprovidenceri.gov 2 John O'Reilly 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02904 lepc2@providenceri.gov 3 Frank Colantonio 11 Veteran's Memorial Drive Warwick, RI 02886 RILEPC3@gmail.com 4 Stefan Coutoulakis 675 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI 02822 RILEPC4@gmail.com 5 Michael Demello 4 Annawamscutt Drive Bristol, RI 02809 mdemello@bfdri.com Additional Resources EPCRA Program Page Intro to EPCRA