Governor Dan McKee today issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency to help address significant damage to the Newport Cliff Walk that occurred in 2022. This State Disaster Declaration designation means the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) may now apply for federal Emergency Relief (ER) assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help make needed repairs to the historic Cliff Walk. FHWA’s ER program provides federal funding for key infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or … Continue reading Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency for Newport Cliff Walk Collapse