The mission of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is to reduce the loss of life and property for both natural and man-made incidents by utilizing an all hazards approach to prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation while providing leadership, assistance, and support to regional, state and local entities. RIEMA builds, sustains and coordinates the resources of the Federal, State, local governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to effectively meet the challenges faced during a disaster emergency.