Rhode Island lifts travel ban
WJAR • • general
Key Points:
- Governor Dan McKee lifted Rhode Island's travel ban at noon Tuesday but urged residents to avoid driving unless necessary due to ongoing recovery from the historic blizzard.
- Rhode Island State Police reported responding to 269 disabled vehicles, 20 crashes, and issued over 40 tickets for travel ban violations during the storm.
- The National Guard was deployed to assist with cleanup efforts, including checking on warming centers and disabled vehicles to ensure public safety.
- Rhode Island has requested mutual aid from other states for heavy equipment to aid snow removal, while Rhode Island Energy is working with over 400 crews to restore power, which may take up to 72 hours or more in some areas.
- The state provided resources for those needing shelter or transportation
