Rhode Island H7987 mandates local emergency action plans for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather and establishes a statewide.

Rhode Island H7987 requires each city and town to prepare a local emergency action plan for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather, including coordination and communication procedures. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) will establish a statewide notification system in coordination with the National Weather Service to initiate alerts. The plans must be approved by RIEMA and updated every three years. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7987 mandates local emergency action plans for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather and establishes a statewide.

Rhode Island H7987 requires each city and town to prepare a local emergency action plan for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather, including coordination and communication procedures. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) will establish a statewide notification system in coordination with the National Weather Service to initiate alerts. The plans must be approved by RIEMA and updated every three years. The act takes effect upon passage.