Over two dozen Johnston residents rescued from flooding by boat
January 10, 2024 12:31 pm
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Over two dozen Johnston residents were evacuated by boat on Wednesday after the region was flooded by excessive rain and melting snow .
Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. said those living in the Park Street apartments were being evacuated first. Another boat was sent to the residents of Belfield Drive.
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Floodwater rises at the Park Plaza apartments in Johnston as residents are evacuated by boat, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Floodwater rises at the Park Plaza apartments in Johnston as residents are evacuated by boat, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
Residents of Park Plaza apartments in Johnston are evacuated by boat after excessive flooding, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (WLNE)
ABC 6 News saw a boat by standing water, where several vehicles appeared to be stranded.
Roads across Rhode Island were significantly flooded , creating a messy morning commute .
Damage across the state included a road collapse in a residential neighborhood in Cumberland .
Rhode Island State Police temporarily shut down Route 146 due to flooding and several stranded vehicles.
Officials said to never attempt to drive through standing water, and to be cautious behind the wheel during severe weather.
