AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNor’easter Impacts Rhode Island: A slow-moving September nor’easter kept battering the Northeast into Sunday, with more rain, strong winds, and another round of coastal flooding. About 136,000 homes and businesses were without power across the region, including Rhode Island, as gusts and heavy rain continued. Safety warnings: Officials urged people to avoid floodwaters and prepare for dangerous conditions during high tides. Generator Health Risk: Rhode Island and Massachusetts also pushed guidance on safe portable generator use, warning that carbon monoxide can build up indoors or near open windows. PFAS Push: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan revived a bid to ban PFAS in food wrappers and packaging, citing health risks from “forever chemicals.” State Enforcement: Rhode Island DEM sent a notice of intent to enforce against Electrolizing Inc. over alleged hazardous waste violations tied to chromium-coating operations.
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