(Undated)  --  Here's the latest news:  Governor Dan McKee is concerned for the safety of all residents as weather conditions continue to get worse.  Drivers are once again able to get around on I-95 and Route-10.  The recent weather has shown Rhode Islanders that they should be prepared for any type of disaster.

>>McKee Comments on Flooding

(Cumberland, RI)  --  Governor Dan McKee is concerned for the safety of all residents as weather conditions continue to get worse.  In a tweet yesterday, the governor urged all Rhode Islanders to avoid unnecessary travel.  Several areas, including Newport, Bristol and Kent remain under a flood watch through this evening.  Forecasters say the chance of rain continues into tomorrow.

>>Main Roads Reopen After Flooding Issues

(Providence, RI)  --  Drivers are once again able to get around on I-95 and Route-10.  Several roads throughout the state experienced flooding on Monday stranding drivers for hours.  RI-DOT reports that both highways are open but people are still urged to stay off the roads if at all possible.  Officials are urging motorists to drive with extra caution today if they must venture out.

>>High Waters Disrupt Brown University Students

(Providence, RI)  --  Dozens of students at Brown University are waking up in a different bed due to Mother Nature.  Flooding was the issue yesterday at a residential hall on campus.  Around 30-students were forced from their dorms.  Some students were able to return to their rooms while others found housing elsewhere.

>>RIDOH: Prepare for Disasters

(Undated)  --  The recent weather has shown Rhode Islanders that they should be prepared for any type of disaster.  Officials with the Rhode Island Department of Health say all residents should have an emergency plan.  The Department of Health has an emergency plan workbook to help guide folks in the right direction.  You can take a look at that anytime at health-dot-ri-dot-gov.

>>Labor Day Rollover Crash

(Providence, RI)  --  Authorities in Providence are investigating the moments before a rollover crash.  The crash was reported on Labor Day morning along Thurbers Avenue.  Authorities did not provide details regarding the status of the driver.  It's not clear if speed or the weather played a factor in the accident.

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