HUD CDBG-DR Grants and FEMA Disaster Recovery Resources for Rhode Island

State-level documentation and public records related to HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and federally declared FEMA disasters in Rhode Island.

By Murray Wennerlund, published , updated .

Rhode Island Disaster Recovery & Mitigation

Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds are allocated by HUD to support long-term recovery in areas affected by Presidentially declared disasters. These flexible grants help states, tribes, counties, municipalities and households rebuild infrastructure, restore housing, and revitalize communities—particularly those with limited resources. Rhode Island may offer tailored CDBG-DR programs based on local needs and available federal appropriations.

Visit the official portal to access housing assistance, infrastructure grants, and mitigation planning resources.

  Go to Rhode Island Portal

How to use Disaster Recovery Resources for Rhode Island

Rhode Island State-level documentation, public records and federally declared FEMA disasters.

Published: September 28, 2023 | Last Modified: October 28, 2025

1

Review Federal Allocations

Begin by reading the Allocations section to understand how much funding Rhode Island has received for disaster recovery. This section typically includes breakdowns by program, such as Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation. Pay close attention to any timeframes associated with the funding, usage restrictions that may apply, and how resources are distributed across counties.

2

Examine Rhode Island FEMA Disaster Declarations

Next, visit the FEMA Declarations section to explore all Major Disaster and Severe Storm events declared for Rhode Island. Each entry provides key details including the declaration date, the type of disaster—such as hurricane, flood, or wildfire—the counties affected, and direct links to FEMA assistance programs along with their respective deadlines.

Rhode Island Federal Register Published Notices search.

Major Disasters for Rhode Island between 2020 and 2025:

Disaster # Type Declared Incident Start Incident End
DR-4765-RI Severe Storm 2024-03-20 2023-12-17 2023-12-19
DR-4766-RI Severe Storm 2024-03-20 2024-01-09 2024-01-13
DR-4753-RI Severe Storm 2024-01-07 2023-09-10 2023-09-13
DR-4653-RI Snowstorm 2022-05-12 2022-01-28 2022-01-29
DR-4505-RI Biological 2020-03-30 2020-01-20 2023-05-11

Resource: FEMA Disaster Declarations between 2020 to 2025 for Rhode Island

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