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.