AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlash Flood Watch/Threat: A slow-moving storm is bringing heavy rain and a real flash-flood risk across Rhode Island and nearby areas, with flood watches in effect and totals that could reach several inches in some spots—so keep an eye on low-lying roads and drainage. State Climate & Air Quality: Rhode Island DEM created an odor reporting form for residents, asking people to log industrial smells (especially around West Davisville) so the state can track patterns and respond. Energy Costs & Heat Impacts: Consumer advocates say Rhode Island is seeing more utility shutoff pressure as protections end and extreme heat drives up bills, with thousands already disconnected or warned. Local Clean Energy: Barrington approved a solar array on a capped landfill near DPW, aiming to generate revenue by selling electricity back to the grid. Disaster Aid Fight: Rhode Island lawmakers blasted the Trump administration for denying a disaster declaration tied to the 2026 blizzard, calling it politicized and vowing to appeal. Water Safety: A canoe incident in Charlestown ended in a drowning; preliminary reports say life jackets weren’t worn.
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