Raimondo Urges Rhode Islanders to Take it Outside

Raimondo Urges Rhode Islanders to Take it Outside

Governor Gina Raimondo is urging Rhode Islanders and local businesses to enjoy the outdoors and minimize the spread of the coronavirus by taking it outside.

“Happy fall! Even as the weather changes, we can still take it outside. Nothing is more quintessentially New England than our fall traditions like apple picking, pumpkin carving, and checking out our beautiful foliage. This year it's going to be more important than ever that we find ways to have fun outdoors so that we can stop the spread of COVID-19,” writes Raimondo.

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"And don't forget: you have more access to outdoor space this fall than ever before through the Take It Outside campaign. You can reserve space at one of Rhode Island’s beautiful state parks that are taking part in the initiative, or visit your town or city's website to learn about how they're opening up their outdoor spaces for reservation. We're also setting aside $1 million in federal funds for things like heat lamps, tents, and more to make it easier to do business outside this fall. We've already received applications from more than 80 municipalities and community organizations," said Raimondo.