Providence EMA
@ProvidenceEMA
The official twitter site for Providence Emergency Management Agency + Office of Homeland Security.
We are retiring the outdated Port Siren System in favor of WEAS & CodeRED alerts. This modern upgrade: ✅ Delivers real-time emergency notifications directly to cell phones ✅ Provides detailed, multilingual emergency info 🚨 Sign up for CodeRED here: bit.ly/3Uu5vbS
The @CityofProv is embracing modern, comprehensive technology to keep our community safe. To learn more about the updates to our emergency alert system, click here: bit.ly/46VGvld
Weather Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Providence until 3:45PM. Heavy rain may occur during the afternoon commute. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets
In collaboration with @PVDMayor, PEMA is embracing cutting-edge technology to significantly improve our ability to deliver timely, multilingual emergency alerts. These improvements will provide more effective, efficient and comprehensive notifications during emergencies.
Providence rolling out its new emergency alert plan starting Sept. 1, which includes decommissioning the sirens and streamlining the protocols for digital alerts. bostonglobe.com/2025/07/24/met…
ALERT: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Providence today through tomorrow. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 degrees on Friday. 🌊 Find information about pools, waterparks and emergency cooling centers here: bit.ly/4n5ou9M
CAUTION: Starting at 11AM a Heat Advisory is in place in Providence. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.
CAUTION: Starting at 11AM a Heat Advisory is in place in Providence. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.
REMINDER: A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Providence. 🌊 For a list of Providence’s water parks & emergency cooling centers click here: bit.ly/44dftCX
ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Providence through Friday. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 degrees. Emergency cooling centers are open: bit.ly/4n5ou9M
CAUTION: An Extreme Heat Advisory was issued in the Providence area with heat index temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.
Weather Alert: A Flood Watch is in effect in Providence with the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets
ALERT: A Flood Watch is in effect in Providence with the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Clear your catch basins & storm drains to help prevent flooding 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets
ALERT: Providence remains in a Heat Advisory through 8PM tonight with heat index temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees. Please exercise extreme caution and follow best heat safety practices. 🔗 For more extreme heat safety tips click here: bit.ly/4nDO1qK
PVD residents or business who are without power can contact RI Energy at 1 (855)-743-1102. RI Energy has staff out on the road addressing outages throughout the day.
🌳 Safety Reminder— July 4th in the Parks 🇺🇸 We know lots of neighbors will be out in PVD parks today enjoying the sunshine! As you explore the parks, please watch for damaged or hanging tree limbs, which may have been loosened by the wind.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 10 PM EDT
WEATHER ALERT: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for the Providence area through tomorrow. 🌊 For a list of Providence's water parks & emergency cooling centers: bit.ly/44dftCX ☀️ For more information about extreme heat safety: bit.ly/44ehiPV
REMINDER: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place for Providence today and tomorrow. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 110 degrees today and 100 degrees tomorrow. Exercise extreme caution and follow best heat safety practices.
REMINDER: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place for Providence today and tomorrow. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach up to 110 degrees today and 100 degrees tomorrow. Exercise extreme caution and follow best heat safety practices.
ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Providence through Tuesday. Heat index temperatures are expected to reach between 100-110 degrees. Emergency cooling centers are open: bit.ly/4n5ou9M
CAUTION: An Extreme Heat Advisory was issued in the Providence area with heat index temperatures expected to reach up to 110 degrees. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.
CAUTION: An Extreme Heat Advisory was issued in the Providence area with heat index temperatures expected to reach up to 110 degrees. Exercise caution during this period of dangerous heat and humidity. Hydrate, stay indoors during peak heat and never leave kids or pets in cars.
Update: Kostrov has been located.
PPD Detectives are seeking information related to the whereabouts of a missing 5 year old male, Saveliy Kostrov. He was last seen on Brookway Road in Providence. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PPD Youth Service Bureau at (401) 272-3121.
PPD Detectives are seeking information related to the whereabouts of a missing 5 year old male, Saveliy Kostrov. He was last seen on Brookway Road in Providence. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PPD Youth Service Bureau at (401) 272-3121.