Out-of-state reinforcements help Rhode Island dig out after blizzard

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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How many additional states does it take to help the smallest one in the nation dig out from its largest blizzard on record? Four. Possibly five.

Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Vermont have answered Rhode Island’s call to lend some of its crews and equipment to assist with the big dig across the state after a historic storm dumped 37.9 inches of snow at the state’s Warwick airport between Sunday night and Monday. New Hampshire might …

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