Boston storm clean up : Live updates
The Boston Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- A historic blizzard dumped 2 to 3 feet of snow across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, with some areas recording nearly 38 inches, comparable to the Blizzard of 1978 in intensity and impact.
- More than 250,000 customers in Massachusetts remain without power due to downed trees and ice, with utility companies like Eversource and Rhode Island Energy working to restore electricity amid challenging conditions.
- Local officials, including Governors Maura Healey and Dan McKee, have lifted travel bans but urge caution as cleanup and recovery continue; warming centers have been established in affected areas.
- Municipalities such as Providence and Warwick are facing major snow removal challenges, calling for additional equipment and mutual aid from neighboring cities to clear roads and emergency
