Anna Van Dine
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River flooding that began with heavy rain on July 9, 2023, shut down entire communities in Vermont, and recovery efforts are now underway.
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Major floods in 2023 and 2024 destroyed local food security infrastructure, and the Vermont Foodbank says it wants to be prepared to address local needs after natural disasters in the future. -
The federal funds could offer a rare opportunity to help build new housing outside of the most flood-prone areas.
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That is welcome news to city officials, who have pinned longer-term housing hopes on FEMA鈥檚 commitment to help fund infrastructure improvements at the site. -
As of early Wednesday morning, officials said, the Vermont 211 system had received only 20 damage reports. -
As temperatures rose and rain fell Sunday night and into Monday, snow melted from Vermont's mountains, and rivers swelled. -
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This week's heavy rain and snowmelt led to widespread flooding across Vermont. It stirred memories of the historic deluge many residents faced this summer. Although the damage does not appear to be as bad this time around, communities are assessing the impacts. -
Scott told flood-weary Vermonters on Monday night that this week鈥檚 storm will not be on the 鈥渟ame scale鈥� as July鈥檚 disaster, but will still deliver a 鈥済ut punch鈥� to many of the communities hardest-hit this summer. -
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will instead prioritize placing trailers in existing manufactured home parks and on individuals鈥� land, and leasing available apartments for flood victims. Montpelier officials expressed surprise at the change. -
Efficiency Vermont is offering cash to companies prioritizing flood victims and flood-resilient building practices.
