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Government & Politics

FEMA has given out $6 million in household aid in Vermont for July flooding. Here’s how to apply before the Oct. 21 deadline.

by Erin Petenko September 27, 2024, 3:56 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 4:42 pm

A damaged road and eroded riverbanks from a flood with houses and a utility pole in the background in a residential area affected by the water.

Government & Politics, Northeast Kingdom, Regional

President Biden approves disaster declaration for late July storms in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

by Yardain Amron September 26, 2024, 10:00 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 3:16 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Sarah Waring: A watershed moment in local government

by Opinion August 23, 2024, 1:53 pmAugust 23, 2024, 1:53 pm

A cyclist wearing a green jacket and helmet rides through the rain on a wet road. Cars are visible in the background driving on the same road.

Central Vermont, Champlain Valley, Northeast Kingdom, Public Safety, Regional

Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby reach Vermont, bringing rain and threat of high wind

by Paul Heintz August 9, 2024, 8:35 amAugust 9, 2024, 1:46 pm

A woman wearing glasses uses a tablet at a meeting. Several other people are seated around a conference table, engaged in discussion. The setting is an office with yellow walls.

Government & Politics, Regional, Southern Vermont, Windham County

Londonderry’s dual town clerk and state legislator resigns to work for FEMA

by Kevin O'Connor August 7, 2024, 10:02 amAugust 9, 2024, 10:07 am

Three people working in a muddy, flooded alleyway clean up and remove debris into a large dumpster. One person pushes a wheelbarrow, while the other two carry items through the sludge.

Government & Politics

Vermont calls on FEMA to assess storm damage as it seeks federal aid

by Paul Heintz July 14, 2024, 8:08 amJuly 15, 2024, 9:09 am

A gif of a flooded small town's downtown area.

Vermont flood anniversaries once brought revelry and relief. This summer will be different.

by Kevin O'Connor June 26, 2024, 6:08 amJuly 2, 2024, 8:52 am

Three manufactured homes are staged outdoors on a gravel lot, wrapped in protective material. One home has a covered porch. The sky is cloudy, and trees are visible in the background.

Central Vermont, Environment, Regional, Washington County

Officials alarmed by apparent rebuilding of manufactured home park in floodplain

by Carly Berlin June 13, 2024, 3:45 pmJune 13, 2024, 3:45 pm

A man is standing next to a fallen tree in a wooded area.

Joe Biden unlocks FEMA aid for January storm in Vermont

by Shaun Robinson April 22, 2024, 10:26 amApril 22, 2024, 10:26 am

A flooded field with trees and mountains in the background.

State requests federal disaster assessment for December flooding

by Patrick Crowley December 29, 2023, 1:47 pmDecember 30, 2023, 7:47 pm

a pile of chairs in front of a building.

Millions of dollars have been raised for Vermont flood recovery. Where has the money gone?

by Erin Petenko November 24, 2023, 3:03 pmDecember 5, 2023, 10:14 am

A dam with flood damage.

Central Vermont, Environment, Lamoille County, Regional

Morrisville utility’s flood damage totals $3 million

by News & Citizen November 3, 2023, 1:31 pmNovember 3, 2023, 1:31 pm

A house with a sign that says "buy me out of gov danger zone" on a white sheet with red paint

Central Vermont, Lamoille County, Regional

After flooding, Lamoille County residents seek property buyouts

by News & Citizen October 27, 2023, 8:09 pmOctober 27, 2023, 8:09 pm

a group of people standing in front of a building.

FEMA distributes $22 million in individual aid as application deadline approaches

by Erin Petenko October 26, 2023, 1:57 pmOctober 26, 2023, 1:57 pm