EastProvEMA

Official Twitter feed of the East Providence Emergency Management Agency. Also on Facebook at EastProvEMA. Account is active but not staffed 24/7.

[RIIL @RIIL_sports]

🎉Congratulations🎉 to East Providence Fire Department Captain John Potvin for being honored as the Emergency Services Champion at this year's MADD Rhode Island Awards Recognition Breakfast.
🙏Thank you for providing this traffic safety message!
🚑 #TrafficSafetyIsATeamSport 🚗

[CityofEastProvidence @CityofEastProv]

We’re proud to be nationally recognized by @American_Heart with a #MissionLifeline EMS Gold award for our commitment to providing high-quality heart attack and stroke care! Learn more 👉 https://t.co/DoX383kX8s

[American Heart Association - Rhode Island @aharhodeisland]

On May 10th, #SNEHeart hosted a Nation of Lifesavers Webinar to discuss the importance of CPR. Watch the full webinar here: https://t.co/tnZTLMvWsv

[American Heart Association - Rhode Island @aharhodeisland]

Volunteering not only helps lift a community - it improves the health wellbeing for future generations. Thank you so much to #SNEHeart Board of Directors for your dedication to our mission, we could not do it without you! #AHAVolunteers #NVW #VolunteerWeek

[Mayor Bob DaSilva @mayorbobdasilva]

Looks like we’ve been having Washington Bridge traffic issues dating back to 1921. One of our planning staff came across this historic article from March 20, 1921. Look at that traffic back up. #stayinyourlane

[Mayor Bob DaSilva @mayorbobdasilva]

I am pleased to announce that Patricia Resende has accepted my offer to serve as my Chief of Staff.

Additionally I am  happy to announce that East Providence resident  Matt Paddock has joined our team and will be replacing Patricia as communications manager for the city.

[Mayor Bob DaSilva @mayorbobdasilva]

Today I joined @KimKalunian to discuss the Washington Bridge closure and the steps we are taking at the local level to try to help ease traffic congestion.

https://t.co/SCgPsmYGvx

[Mayor Bob DaSilva @mayorbobdasilva]

We are grateful to the SBA for accepting our offer to stay in East Providence to serve our East Providence and East Bay business communities on this side of the bridge

https://t.co/Awy1L4SYax

[CityofEastProvidence @CityofEastProv]

APPLY TODAY! #soundthealarm

[CityofEastProvidence @CityofEastProv]

Congratulations on your retirement, Chief Quick! You're the best! @EastProvEMA

[EastProvEMA @EastProvEMA]

East Providence resident please take notice.

[RI Emergency Management Agency @RhodeIslandEMA]

The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct tests of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) at noon today 9/27. Sirens may be audile to surrounding communities. Residents do not need to take any action during this test.

[RI Emergency Management Agency @RhodeIslandEMA]

Summer is a great time to grill for your family and friends. It’s important to keep fire safety in mind when using outdoor grills.

#SummerSafety #GrillSafety #BeSafe

[EastProvEMA @EastProvEMA]

East Providence Fire Department is dedicated to ensuring heart attack and stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care, that’s how we earned the Mission: Lifeline GOLD with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll award. #MissionLifeline

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

Safe Stations can be your connection to 24/7 recovery and peer support services. Visit a Safe Station in Bristol, East PVD, Pawtucket, PVD, Newport, Smithfield, Tiverton, Warren, or Woonsocket and get connected to these resources.

[American Heart Association - Rhode Island @aharhodeisland]

Wildfires, hurricanes and your heart: Experts caution people with heart disease to plan ahead to avoid health risks during environmental disasters. https://t.co/rdFrT9cQpT

[EastProvEMA @EastProvEMA]

@CityofEastProv Thank you for sharing!

[CityofEastProvidence @CityofEastProv]

@EastProvEMA representing in Aruba!

[CityofEastProvidence @CityofEastProv]

Happening this week! Hope to see you all there!

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

Do you know the signs of an #overdose and how to respond? Learn more about how you can #SaveALife: https://t.co/nYymp9syNw

[RI Emergency Management Agency @RhodeIslandEMA]

Winter storm warning in effect from 7 pm Mon. thru 7 pm Tues. Heaviest snow for Monday night with 3-7 inches of plowable snow expected. Tues. am commute will be impacted with a wintry mix. Difficult driving with reduced visibility. #BeSafe #BePrepared #RIwx