Hurricane Sandy: Rhode Island's Readiness, Response, and Recovery Efforts

Governor Chafee Releases New Web Video Highlighting Hurricane Sandy Readiness, Response, and Recovery, Thanking Those Who Helped Get Rhode Island Through the Storm



President Barack Obama Approves Federal Aid Requested By Governor Chafee

Public Disaster Assistance: Washington, Newport, Bristol, Kent counties
Individual Disaster Assistance: Washington, Newport counties
$3 Million in Federal Aid for Public Infrastructure Repairs
$535,796 in Federal Funds to Issue SNAP Replacement Benefits

Additional Assistance For Businesses & Employees

$1 Million Emergency Loan Fund to Support Local Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Unemployment Insurance Waiting-Period Waivers for Storm Related Layoffs

Thank you:

President Barack Obama
Senator Reed
Senator Whitehouse
Congressman Langevin
Congressman Cicilline
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Thank you:

Lt. Governor Roberts
Cabinet Members
Rhode Island National Guard
RI Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)
National Grid
State and Municipal Police
Mayors and Town Managers
Municipal officials and employees
DOT and local DPW crews
State Employees
United Way 211
Volunteers
American Red Cross
Local Media

...and thank you to all of the Rhode Islanders who came together to help get our state through Hurricane Sandy safe and secure.

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