"Rescue Efforts Amid Severe Flooding and Power Outages"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Turn to 10
Residents in Johnston, Rhode Island, were once again trapped in their homes due to flooding from the Pocasset River, with some using four-wheelers, kayaks, and rescue vehicles to navigate the floodwaters. Despite a $1.3 million floodplain restoration project in 2021, the flooding persisted, prompting frustration among residents. Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. mentioned the town's response to the flooding, including rescuing tenants at a flooded apartment complex and using military Humvees to shuttle employees to an assisted living facility.
