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North Providence renews state hazard mitigation plan to unlock $2 million in grants
Summary
Council approved a resolution renewing the Rhode Island hazard mitigation plan update, which town officials said is required to access approximately $2,000,000 in grants already allocated but on hold.
The North Providence Town Council unanimously approved a resolution renewing the Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 update, a procedural renewal town officials said is necessary to access roughly $2,000,000 in federal and state grants that are currently held pending formal sign-off.
The chief (identified in the meeting) told the council the resolution is essentially the same as the one passed five years earlier and that approving it completes a two‑year update process and enables grant funds the town expects to receive. Councilman Bacallus moved to approve the resolution; Councilman DiLorenzo seconded and the measure passed by voice vote.
Council members did not debate the grant details in the meeting; the chief emphasized the need for the council’s formal approval to release the funds. The resolution is procedural but described by town staff as time‑sensitive for grant administration and future mitigation work planning.
