Resources for Rhode Islanders affected by the floods

Following are resources to assist individuals and/or organizations affected by the floods in Rhode Island. If you are aware of additional resources, please email Jean Cohoon.

State of Rhode Island - RI Flood Recovery

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - How to apply for disaster assistance: Rhode Island Severe Storms and Flooding

SBA (US Small Business Administration) - Low interest disaster assistance loans

RIEDC (Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation) - Emergency Flood Fund provides loans for manufacturers, retailers, and selected service companies (including nonprofit organizations)

Rhode Island Bar Association - no-fee legal assistance through the Bar's Lawyer Referral Service; contact Susan Fontaine, (401) 421-7722, ext. 101

Craft Emergency Relief Fund - assistance to help sustain a craft artist's career when an emergency occurs

United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island - dial 211 to get connected to flood-related resources

RI Community Action Agencies - shelter, food, water for flood victims; for the agency serving your community, see Member Agencies; also agencies will distribute personal hygiene products, food, water, gift cards dropped off at any Coastway Bank branch

Southern Rhode Island Volunteers, working with other organizations in the southern part of the state, is "delivering food, cleaning supplies, and neighborly support to those in need"; to learn more, call (401) 789-2362

Donate to the Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund through United Way of Rhode Island

American Red Cross, RI Chapter - Help Rhode Islanders Recover from Floods

Jump Start Small Business Recovery Grant Fund for businesses and nonprofits in the Westerly-Pawcatuck area; grants of $250 to $2,500. Apply online through the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce.

Providence Business News - List of resources for flood victims in RI

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce - Flood Response Efforts

Providence Journal - Federal, state and local agencies