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Personal Protective Equipment Still Needed State & Nationwide

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Town Issues Request for Proposals for Professional Audit Services & Agreed-Upon Procedures Services

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Portsmouth's 2019 Audited Financial Statements Available Now

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Portsmouth Recycling Events Announced!

Shredding, e-waste drop-off, hard plastic collection and scrap metal collection! Find out the details and mark your calendars now! Read on...
Job Opportunity - Summer Lifeguards, Camp Counselors and Beach Attendants

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, Camp Counselors and Beach Attendants for the summer season in the Recreation Department. Read on...
Early Bird Discount Summer Camp Registration Announced!

Get your application in along with required deposit BY April 1 to secure your Early Bird Registration Discount AND your child's spot! Read on...

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Portsmouth's Virtual Veterans' Honor Roll

The Town of Portsmouth has a unique virtual Veterans Honor Roll! From any internet device, you can view the Town of Portsmouth's virtual Veterans' Honor Roll. We also have a kiosk set up at Town Hall!

Thanks go to our Veterans Honor Roll Committee for their hard work on this project. If you are a Portsmouth Veteran and are interested in becoming part of the Honor Roll, contact the Town Clerk's office at (401) 683-2101 for information on how to speak to the Committee.

Portsmouth Gears up for COVID-19

Here's How to Stay Informed

The Town of Portsmouth, RI is invoking procedures to keep the citizens of the town informed on the local situation and actions concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

For information on the State and National level, citizens are directed to:
- The RI Department of Health Coronavirus pages: RIDOH's COVID-19 web page https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/)
- The CDC Coronavirus Pages - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)
Both sites are filled with fact-based information on the best ways to prevent the spread of illness and what to do if you become sick with ANY illness.

The RIDOH Hotline for COVID-19 questions is 401-222-8022 or 211 after 4:30 PM.

The Town has posted a web page, Portsmouth-Specific Coronavirus Information, which is posted and updated often. Check back for new information at https://www.portsmouthri.com/1594/Portsmouth-Specific-Coronavirus-Informat.

The Town of Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate Portsmouth-specific information and actions. Initially, the EOC will be operating between 7 AM to 6 PM. During operating hours, call the EOC at 401-643-0379. You can also email the EOC at COVID@portsmouthri.com.

In an Emergency Always Dial 911

Stay Informed Via Social Media

Current Portsmouth COVID-19 information is also posted at:
- Facebook page @PortsmouthEmergency
- Twitter feed @PortsmouthEmerg
  - Get Portsmouth, RI COVID-19 Twitter feeds by using hashtag #COVID02871
Visit the Town Web Site
- Emergency Management Agency Blog - subscribe to Emergency Management in Notify Me® or view directly at https://www.portsmouthri.com/Blog.aspx. for a running list of events and information.
- Emergency Management Agency Notifications - subscribe at Notify Me® or view alerts at https://www.portsmouthri.com/list.aspx.
Subscribe for Automatic Town Emergency Notifications
- CodeRED is the Town of Portsmouth's emergency notification system
- Notify Me® alert system. To subscribe, click on the links provided
You can also go to the Town's website home page and click on the appropriate big blue button for CodeRED and Notify Me®.

Electronic Waste Drop-Off Events Scheduled - 2020

April 11 June 13 September 12 November 14
9 AM to Noon - Portsmouth High School, 120 Education Ln

Items accepted at NO charge: Televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, routers, computer parts, cell phones, PDA’s, mice, keyboards, ink-jet printers, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, network equipment, wires, stereos, plastic speakers, telephones, cameras, microwaves, small household appliances, and acid lead batteries including auto/marine/laptop and battery back-ups.

A $10 disposal fee is charged for each laser-jet printer, wood-cased speaker ($5 for small), air conditioner, dehumidifier, and other coolant containing devices.

Not accepted: Light bulbs, single use batteries, tapes/disks, glass, cardboard, Styrofoam, broken TV tubes or any hazardous materials.

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