New WFD Emergency Center $530K Up for House Approval
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Potowomut Fire Station, built in 2015 on the site of the former Potowomut School.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Potowomut-Nov.-16-1-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) reports a second round of federal community project funding, including a new $530K WFD Emergency Center, will be up for a vote […]
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![[CREDIT:FEMA] Rhode Islander Peter T. Gaynor, FEMA administrator, will take over as acting secretary of Homeland Security.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Peter_Gaynor_FEMA-Administrator-140x140.jpg)
RI’s Gaynor Named Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
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. […]
NWS: Heat Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Night
WARWICK, RI — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory starting at 10 a.m. this morning and lasting through 9 p.m. Wednesday night with expected temperatures in the […]
‘Joaquin’ This Way: Heavy Rain Definite Regardless of Storm Track
Rhode Island’s in for some more serious rain in the next few days, even if Hurricane Joaqin skirts a direct path to the Ocean State.
Serpa Bill Grants Storm Tax Credits, Loans; Damage Assessment Continues
The Warwick Fire Department received 149 service calls from 5:30 a.m. till noon the day of the Aug. 4 “macro-burst” storm – more than quadruple the usual volume, representing an as-yet unknown amount of damage Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick) hopes to help residents manage.
City Seeks Damage Reports to Qualify for Disaster Relief
State Reps are exploring possible disaster relief for Warwick, Cranston and Coventry following Tuesday’s crippling storm of downed trees and three days without electricity for many residences and businesses, and the City of Warwick is asking for public reports to back up the appeal.
RI Agencies Urge Preparation as New Severe Storms Threaten
Rhode Islanders not yet clear of the debris and damage caused by this morning’s powerful storm are being urged to make sure they’re prepared for severe weather forecast for later this afternoon.
Warwick Sets Pilgrim Sr. Center, Library, Thayer Arena as Cooling Centers
With the day’s temperature climbing into the 90s with 41 percent humidity, Warwick officials designated cooling centers at Pilgrim Senior Center on Pilgrim Avenue, Thayer Arena and Warwick Library’s main branch on Sandy Lane today.
Warwick Designates Warming Centers Due to Extreme Cold
Several Rhode Island communities including Warwick have designated warming centers today as the National Weather Service predicts wind-chilled temperatures to drop as low as -15 tonight into Friday morning.
Warwick Post Storm Center: Storm Prep, Info, Contacts
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