He is forced to break ice and carry heavy buckets along an icy driveway to flush toilets and meet basic needs, all while managing on a fixed income. I reside in his home and have witnessed his unwavering resolve, but this situation is unsustainable and life-threatening in freezing conditions.
At stake is more than bureaucratic transparency. Vermont is appealing the Trump administration’s denial of disaster relief for a July 2025 storm that caused $1.8 million in verified damage to roads and infrastructure in the Northeast Kingdom—damage that exceeded federal thresholds but was nonetheless rejected in November.
Using rescue struts, firefighters secured the overturned vehicle and worked to safely free the driver.
Towns hit hardest by the July 10 flash floods are facing steep repair bills with no federal help after President Donald Trump denied Vermont’s request for a disaster declaration.
Our ancestors built covered bridges and stone foundations that lasted centuries. Today’s challenge is no different – to ensure the infrastructure we are currently building lasts, we must build for the climate we’re inheriting, not the one we’ve lost.
Over the last two years, “persistently rainy conditions made many forested areas too wet to harvest,” a logging industry rep told legislators.
The LA Dept. of Water and Power aggressively touts sustainability, solar, EVs, hydrogen, and its pursuit of “100% clean power.” Did it ignore wildfire risk?
Helene knocked out 60% of IV fluid production in the U.S. The plant is weeks away from resuming production.
Some of these Singing Mennonite Mud Mucking Ladies came from what is now a flood ravaged southern state. So did many other volunteer rescue workers. We’re up, Vermont.
“Devastating flooding has destroyed roads and highways across Vermont, and federal assistance is necessary to offset the extensive costs the State has incurred,” Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., and other lawmakers said in a statement. “When disaster strikes, states and localities act quickly — no matter the cost.”
To apply for IA funds, impacted Vermonters in the eligible counties should register at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Current relief costs estimates “unsustainable,” even with the promise of FEMA funds.
The incident occurred July 3 at the Blush Hill Country Club when 68-year-old Sue Flynn collapsed and became unresponsive while walking to the first hole with her group.
The letter said that such events will likely happen more in the future, making adequate FEMA response even more vital.
The public will get a chance to learn more about the project at an August public meeting.
Tomorrow morning on the Statehouse steps the event is aimed at reshaping public policy to mitigate future flood impacts throughout the Green Mountain State.
After 20 landslides in 70 years, Riverside Avenue is again teetering on the edge of a potential disaster, UVM researchers say.
As of mid-July, none of the property owners nor local officials had heard back from FEMA. A year after floods ripped through Vermont, they have been left in the lurch.
The NEK org’s $1 million fundraising goal from last summer has gone up to $2.5 million.
The sound of rain during the press conference brought a sense of déjà vu as foreboding forecasts rolled in…then the waters flooded the town again.
WATERBURY, VT—Recovery efforts continue following last week’s storms and flooding. Included is guidance and safety info as Vermonters clean up, seek assistance.
