Keep you and your home safe in the event of a natural disaster

As a homeowner, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to maintaining your home. While the change in seasons often means focusing on routine repairs or lawn care, is your home prepared for larger disasters? We’ve pulled together some helpful tips and resources for homeowners.
Hurricane preparedness While August and September are the peak months, hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. We can’t always predict when a tropical storm or hurricane will hit, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some simple tips that you can use to protect your home and family.
  1. Stay notified. Sign up for emergency alert services like codeRED and keep up-to-date on the news for storm warnings.
  2. Create a disaster kit. A kit often contains supplies such as food, water, medications and even important financial and medical records.
  3. Get on the RI Special Needs Emergency Registry. If you have loved ones who need special medical care, sign them up for the RI Special Needs Registry.
  4. Remove hazards. Secure loose items such as lawn furniture, remove hazards like tree branches near your home and reinforce your windows and doors with plywood or sheet metal during a storm.
  5. Prepare for flooding. Cleaning gutters and drains and having plastic sheeting or sandbags can help prevent flooding.
  6. Have a plan. Know where you will go in case you are ordered to evacuate! Ensure you take your disaster kit with you. Follow the RI Emergency Management Agency on social media or visit their website for important updates and information.
  7. Check for hazards. Be aware of spoiled food and stay up-to-date on health notices about safe drinking water.
  8. Inspect damage. If your home suffers damage in a storm, be aware of any electric, gas, or water hazards that may be present. Call your utility company or electrician in case of hazards.
  9. Cleaning up. Contact your city/town for information on storm cleanup. If you clean your home, wear protective items such as goggles or gloves.
  10. Document damage. Be sure to thoroughly document any damage done to your home and contact your insurance company.
For more tips, visit the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency website and see more disaster preparedness resources from the American Red Cross.

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Rhode Island Housing Subsidiary Corporations and Affiliates

Rhode Island Housing Subsidiary Corporations

  • Rhode Island Housing Development Corporation (occasionally LLCs are established with the Development Corporation as sole general partner on multifamily properties that RIHousing has taken over.)
  • Rhode Island Housing Equity Corporation
  • Rhode Island Housing Equity Pool II, L.P.
  • Rhode Island Housing Equity Pool, L.P.
  • University Heights Housing Corporation

Rhode Island Housing Affiliates

  • Affordable Housing Trust

These are not RIHousing entities, but we have a general partner capacity in each:

  • Ashley Estates Limited Partnership – RIH Equity Corp. is general partner
  • Erik Estates Limited Partnership – RIH Equity Corp. is general partner
  • Mohican Limited Partnership – RIHDC is general partner
  • Phebe Street Associates, L.P. – RIHDC is general partner
  • University Heights Apartments, L.P. – University Heights Housing is general partner

Mission Statement

RIHousing strives to ensure that all people who live or work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. A good home provides the foundation upon which individuals and families thrive, children learn and grow, and communities prosper.

To achieve our mission we:

  • Offer fair, affordable and innovative lending programs.
  • Provide housing related education to consumers and others.
  • Promote and finance sensible development that builds healthy, vibrant communities.
  • Provide housing grants and subsidies to Rhode Islanders with the greatest need.
  • Team up with partners to improve everything we do

RIHousing uses all of its resources to provide low-interest loans, grants, education and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a privately funded public purpose corporation.

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