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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Scott told flood-weary Vermonters on Monday night that this week’s storm will not be on the “same scale” as July’s disaster, but will still deliver a “gut punch” 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’ 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. -
The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts will shut down as it tries to raise money and regroup for a possible opening in 2025. This comes after Ludlow residents faced summer flooding, among other impacts. -
After Tropical Storm Irene, a study found that reconnecting a nearby floodplain could reduce future flooding in Waterbury by a foot. But landowners refused to participate, and the state declined to intervene. -
Three of the 17 damaged state government buildings will be up and running ahead of schedule, thanks to electrical systems that were in better shape than expected. -
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak said the plan will use money on hand in the state treasury to underwrite $15 million in low-interest loans to municipalities. -
Basic operations have moved to the Barre Post Office — roughly six miles from Montpelier.
