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.
Quarterly Climate Reports NCEI's Eastern Region Climate Services provide data, tools, and information to help organizations, decision makers, and the general public address and mitigate the effects of climate variability and change. The Eastern Region of the US (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia) has four of the Nation’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, three of the top five U.S. ports based on the value of fish landed, and five of the Nation's top 20 ports based on international cargo volume. These features make it one of the most climate-vulnerable. Heavily populated coastal areas, aging infrastructure, and the nation's oldest marine fishery are a few major examples of the challenges that communities are responding to across the region. Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook: Northeast Region March 2023 Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook: Gulf of Maine Region March 2023 Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook: Southeast Region March 2023 NOAA’s Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlooks ADDITIONAL RESOURCE Northeast Regional Climate Center's Monthly Climate Update Air Quality Forecast View DEM's latest Air Quality Forecast Download the AirNow Mobile App to view the Fire and Smoke Map. Subscribe to EnviroFlash to receive air quality alerts directly to your inbox! Current Climate Status NORMAL CONDITIONS Learn more Subscribe to our Quarterly Climate Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * This field is required.