Rhode Island General Laws Title 30. Military Affairs and Defense § 30-15.4-1. Authority of governor

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, through the use of state departments or agencies, or the use of any of the state's instrumentalities, to clear or remove from publicly or privately owned land or water, debris and wreckage that may threaten public health or safety, or public or private property; and

(2) To accept funds from the federal government and utilize those funds to make grants to any local government for the purpose of removing debris or wreckage from publicly or privately owned land or water.