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Maine National Guard Deploys to Rhode Island for Record Blizzard Snow Removal

The mutual-aid mission dispatches trained crews to accelerate snow clearing in Providence.

Overview

  • Twenty-four soldiers with 10 dump trucks left Maine within 48 hours of Rhode Island DOT’s request, officials said.
  • The contingent comes from the 120th Regional Support Group’s 133rd Engineer Battalion and 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.
  • Their task is to haul snow from critical infrastructure, roadways, and public spaces to help restore normal operations in the capital.
  • The deployment operates under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, enabling interstate disaster support.
  • Rhode Island recorded 37.9 inches at T.F. Green Airport, a new all-time mark, with officials reporting resources at capacity and additional out-of-state aid arriving.