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April 3, 2015 - News Release

Federal Aid Programs for the State of Rhode Island Declaration

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Rhode Island.Assistance for the State and Affected Local and Tribal Governments Can Include as Required:

April 3, 2015 - News Release

President Declares Disaster for Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Rhode Island to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January 26-28, 2015.