The Federal Emergency Management Agency spent more on administrative costs than on emergency assistance following the catastrophic Vermont floods in 2023, according to a news report by Vermont Public.
“Employees inside FEMA say they’re concerned not just about how much the agency is spending on itself, as compared to Vermonters in need. They are also alarmed at how little FEMA is accomplishing despite all its internal spending.”
The report comes as municipalities face an Aug. 18 deadline to buy out flood prone homes and receive federal and state assistance.
In recent weeks, selectboards in Bradford and Corinth have discussed taking advantage of the program for certain properties that sustained flood damage nearly one year ago. – Journal-Opinion, July 8