Anna Van Dine
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For Vermont Public
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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Lawmakers put $150,000 in the budget for community radio stations. The money will help the stations purchase public safety equipment so they are better equipped to assist in disaster response. -
The Legislature’s latest response to the summer floods of 2023 and 2024 delves into the minutiae of municipal finances. It would give towns more time to pay off emergency loans and provide flexibility on how they structure their debt.
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As concerns mount for the hundreds of Vermonters whose homes still aren’t repaired from the summer floods, the state is launching a new disaster case management system as a “last resort” for displaced survivors. -
Winhall Brook Camping Area in Windham County was damaged during July’s flooding, and will remain closed through next year. -
A Barre city councilor said he appreciates the governor’s focus on Barre’s recovery, but the unveiling of the park plan “felt like a bit of a power play.” -
Some think there won't be enough restaurants in Ludlow to meet winter demand, particularly if the grocery store doesn't reopen soon. -
Sterling Market shut its doors for good after suffering heavy damage in July, and the boarded up market now stands as a reminder of a dearly missed community resource. The owner of the building itself says there’s a new grocer interested in moving in. In the meantime, the closest supermarket is in Morrisville. -
Elected officials in Montpelier won’t be able to protect the state from catastrophic weather events in the future, but they are hoping to minimize the economic damage that natural disasters inflict. -
Towns across the state are still cleaning up rivers and streams after this summer's floods, and they're trying to get the waterways ready for the next flood event. -
The state launched a grant program in early August to help businesses after the flooding. But months later, fewer than one-fifth of agricultural business applicants had received payments — and those that did, on average, received tens of thousands of dollars less than needed.
