State and Federal Resources
State
Rhode Island Office of the Governor
Rhode Island State Government
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Rhode Island Family Independence Program
Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services
Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Link to additional Rhode Island state resources
Federal
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
2013
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Declared March 22, 2012
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County and Washington County.
2012
Hurricane Sandy
Declared November 3, 2012
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Bristol County, Newport County and Washington County.
Hurricane Sandy
Declared October 29, 2012
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County and Washington County.
2011
Tropical Storm Irene
Declared September 3, 2011
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private and nonprofit organizations in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County, Statewide, and Washington County.
Hurricane Irene
Declared August 27, 2011
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private and nonprofit organizations in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County, and Washington County.
Visit HOPE NOW to find free mortgage counseling help, check if you qualify for a Home Affordable Loan Modification program and more.
Find information about and check availability for all Rhode Island programs at GovBenefits.
Disaster Assistance loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to qualifying businesses.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Find out how to apply for unemployment benefits in Rhode Island.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
If you are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Employment
Find a local American Job Center
Get frequent updates on American Job Center closings by calling
1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627) TTY:1-877-889-5627
NetWorkRI offices
Community Resources
Rhode Island 2-1-1
American Public Transportation Association
Education
Rhode Island Department of Education
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
Resources for People with Disabilities
Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Rhode Island participates in DEI aimed to improving education, training and employment opportunities and outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits.
Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services