Rhode Islanders Clear Storm Debris and Restore Power After 93-Year-Old Loses Access
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Updated · Turn to 10 · May 31
Rhode Islanders Clear Storm Debris and Restore Power After 93-Year-Old Loses Access
1 articles · Updated · Turn to 10 · May 31
Thousands lost power and roads across Rhode Island were blocked after Saturday’s fast-moving storm, but service has now been largely restored and debris cleared.
In Warwick, volunteers and a contractor used heavy machinery to remove a massive tree that blocked 93-year-old Miss Mahoney’s driveway, restoring access for her medical nurse.
In Glocester, neighbors with chainsaws and tractors cleared a tree from Route 44 in under 20 minutes after it fell across the highway and stopped 10 feet from an oncoming car.
The cleanup highlighted how resident-led efforts filled immediate gaps after the storm, with neighbors organizing through Facebook and on the ground to reopen access and roads.
With today's grant deadline, how can RI turn storm cleanup into stronger infrastructure for the future?
Can grassroots disaster relief be integrated into official plans without losing its crucial speed?
When neighbors become heroes in a storm, who is legally responsible if something goes wrong?