Appendix C: City of Providence Phone Numbers
Call these numbers today to take action regarding your community concerns. Call 421-PROV for assistance. The area code for all of the following phone numbers is 401.
Abandoned Buildings
- Building Inspection & Standards; 680-5201
Abandoned Vehicles
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121
Aircraft Noise in R.I.
- Airport Corporation; 691-2000
Appliance Disposal
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Clogged Catch Basins
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Damaged Street Lights
- National Grid; 1-800-322-3223
Domestic Disputes
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121 or 911
Drug Dealing
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121 or 911
Graffiti
- Anti-Graffiti Patrol; 800-824-4377
Housing Violations
- Building Inspection & Standards; 680-5201
Illegal Apartments
- Building Inspection & Standards; 680-5201
Illegal Parking
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121
Illegal Posted Bills
- Anti-Graffiti Patrol; 800-824-4377
Litter Removal
- Environmental Services; 467-7950 or 311
Loitering
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121
Missing Street Signs
- Traffic Engineering; 781-4044
Noise
- Providence Police Department; 272-3121
Overflowing Dumpsters
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Potholes
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Rats
- Environmental Services; 467-7950
Repaving
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Restriping Crosswalks
- Traffic Engineering; 467-7950
Snow Removal
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Special Event Information
- Providence Parks Department; 785-9450
Storm Damage
- Providence Parks Department; 785-9450
Stray/Unlicensed Animals
- Providence Police Department; 243-6040
Trash Pick-Up
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Tree Replacement
- Providence Parks Department; 785-9450
Un-Permitted Home Repair
- Building Inspection & Standards; 680-5201
Unsafe Structures
- Building Inspection & Standards; 680-5201
Weeds and Overgrowth
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
Vacant Lots
- Department of Public Works; 467-7950
For additional help, you can always call the Citizens Assistance Office at 421-2489
For emergencies, dial 911.