Warwick Clears Tree Debris After July 3 Storm Fizzles Fireworks
By: Rob Borkowski on July 7, 2025 in Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi asked for people’s patience as the DPW adds storm debris pickup to its routine the next few weeks following a Thursday July 3 storm […]
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 […]
Warwick Drying Out After Storm Flooding
By: Rob Borkowski on December 21, 2023 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — Flooding from Monday’s intense rain and wind remained collected in some areas, including parking lots, Wednesday, with all roads reported clear Thursday morning. DPW Director, Eric Earls […]
Storm Damage Nixes Trees, Classes, Bald Hill Road Access
By: Rob Borkowski on December 19, 2023 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
UPDATE: Knight Street has also been closed to thru traffic in the area of 60 Knight Street. Local businesses are open. Access to the 11 Knight Street Business Park […]
DEM Repairing Beaches, Then Parks Post Henri
By: Rob Borkowski on August 24, 2021 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — Tropical Storm Henri directly hit RI beaches, management areas, and several other facilities, which the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began cleaning up this week, […]
Serpa Bill Grants Storm Tax Credits, Loans; Damage Assessment Continues
By: Rob Borkowski on August 13, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
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
By: Rob Borkowski on August 8, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
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.
Scenes From After Tuesday’s ‘Macroburst’
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
As Warwick Post covered the aftermath of the storm, which surprised many people despite warnings of severe thunderstorms that morning, residents provided a series of quick photos that gave their neighbors a view of the damage.
Johnston, Pawtucket Helping Warwick, Reps Explore Potential Cleanup Aid
By: Rob Borkowski on August 6, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Johnston and Pawtucket are lending resources to aid Warwick’s cleanup following Tuesday’s tree-toppling storm, and state reps are exploring financial support for local businesses affected by the storm.