Providence, RI Emergency Management Agency - PEMA

07/01/2026

Rhode Island will see a spike in temperatures the next few days. Prepare to melt, but stay cool and know the signs of heat related illnesses:
Heat Exhaustion:
• Sweating like a popsicle in the sun 🍦
• Feeling wobbly like a jellyfish 🌊
• Nausea (not from bad tacos) 🌮
Heat Stroke (Emergency!):
• Hotter than a jalapeño 🌶️
• Skin like the Sahara 🌵
• Brain in a blender 🤯
Drink water, find shade, and chill out! 💧🧊

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

For the safety of our neighbors and visitors during tomorrow's extreme heat - the PVD FanZone will be CLOSED tomorrow for the 12:00 PM England vs. Congo DR game + the 4:00 PM Belgium vs. Senegal game. The PVD FanZone will reopen at 6:00 PM for fans to watch the 8:00 PM USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Game.

Beat the heat - stay cool at one of our cooling centers, water parks or community pools. For more information, check out: www.providenceri.gov/pema/cooling-centers/

📷: by Rafael Medina ()

06/26/2026

PRESS RELEASE: RIDOH is alerting the public that a raccoon found in the area of Amy Street in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence tested positive for rabies on June 24. A second raccoon that was collected near Hope Street in this area is also being tested because of indications that it may also be rabid.

There were no human exposures to either of these animals. RIDOH is alerting the public out of an abundance of caution as the rabid animal was found in a densely populated area. Check out today's press release to learn more: health.ri.gov/press-releases/raccoon-providence-tests-positive-rabies

06/22/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

Due to inclement weather, the PVD FanZone will close today, June 22, at approximately 7:15PM following the conclusion of the France vs. Iraq match.

We encourage all attendees to plan accordingly and monitor local weather conditions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

06/18/2026

🚨 Due to high winds and anticipated weather conditions, the will be closed today, Thursday, June 18. The safety of our visitors, staff and vendors is our top priority. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.

06/16/2026

Summer in Providence means festivals, outdoor events, thunderstorms, and extreme heat.
Stay informed with CodeRED, the City’s emergency notification system. Receive important alerts about severe weather, flooding, road closures, public safety incidents, and more.

Sign up today:

CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows public safety to notify residents and businesses by phone, email, and text about emergency situations. For example, CodeRED may be used when there is severe weather, utility outages, fires, floods, missing or lost persons, or gas leaks. CodeRE...

06/11/2026

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from Noon today through 8:00 PM Friday for Providence and parts of Northern Rhode Island

Heat index values could reach 98°F, creating dangerous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.

⚠️ Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.

06/05/2026

⚠️ Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible tomorrow at 6PM into early Sunday across southern New England.

If you're in a flood-prone area:
🚗 Use caution while driving
🚫 Avoid flooded roads