Warwick Flood Damage Meeting: FEMA, SBA Offer Help
By: Rob Borkowski on April 11, 2024 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi and Representatives from FEMA are hosting a Warwick flood damage meeting for people dealing with recent flooding today from 5 to 7 p.m. at […]
RI’s Gaynor Named Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
By: Rob Borkowski on January 11, 2021 in News to You
WASHINGTON, DC — Rhode Islander Peter T. Gaynor, FEMA administrator, will take over as acting secretary of Homeland Security following the resignation of current acting secretary Chad Wolf, CNN reports. […]
FEMA: RI Approved for Coronavirus Disaster Declaration
By: Rob Borkowski on March 31, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that President Donald Trump has approved a major coronavirus disaster declaration for Rhode Island, freeing up needed federal emergency aid to help the state combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Warwick Officer Carries 93-Year-Old Woman From Fire
By: Rob Borkowski on February 8, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI — A Warwick officer responding to 131 Chatworth Ave. Saturday at noon for a report of a dryer fire found half the house on fire, called the resident, a […]
WFD Wins $949K Grant for Rescue Training
By: Rob Borkowski on August 31, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
The Warwick Fire Department will receive $949,549 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for specialized rescue training, the second award from the federal fund this year.
WFD Wins $692,991 Grant for Sprinkler System, Mobile Training
By: Rob Borkowski on August 14, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Langevin have announced $691,991 in federal grant funds to improve safety and training at the Warwick Fire Department.
Officials Celebrate $17 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
By: Rob Borkowski on June 23, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – Federal, State and City officials broke ground today on a $17 million upgrade of the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility at the site, including $3.6 million to raise the levee protecting it by five-and-a-half-feet.