Rhode Island Emergency Managment
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- RI-EMA operates on the RISCON trunk system.
- RI-EMA STARS Network 154.2650 S D-606 Ch.01
- RI-EMA STARS Network 154.2650 S NAC 645 Ch.02
- formerly RI-EMA STARS Network 148.2500 S NAC 293
PPESWS WARNING SYSTEM
| Frequency | Type | Tone | Use | FCC Callsign/System | Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4400 | S | 71.9 | EAS Transmissions | KWL311 | 2020.12.18 XHE1N (SNE Submitter) |
| 158.8575 | R | D031 | Siren Activation | WPPZ696 | 2021.02.07 W1KNE |
| 800 Mhz | T | TG: 10211 | Simulcast of 158.8575 | On the RISCON Trunk | 2009.10.01 W1KNE |
In 2009, the Providence Emergency Managment Agency, along with the RI-EMA,
and Johnson & Wales University installed a new outdoor warning system.
The Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) went online 10/23/2009.
More info on the Sirens [PPESWS] can be found here
There are 4 sirens in total.
- Pro-Met (Public St. & Allens Avenue)
- Engine 13 (Ernest St. & Allens Avenue).
- Johnson & Wales harborside campus.
- Exxon/Mobile (Pawtucket Ave & Wheeler St, East Providence).
