Flood recovery update | Dec. 29
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Flood recovery update | Dec. 29

State officials announced today that Vermont Emergency Management Director Eric Forand has submitted a request for a Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine if Vermont qualifies for a federal major disaster declaration following flooding on Dec. 18-19.

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December flood in photos | Dec. 18-19
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December flood in photos | Dec. 18-19

Monday, Dec. 18, was the fourth consecutive Monday that brought stormy weather. This would be one for the record books, however, as intense rain combined with snowmelt resulted in the second major flooding event to hit Central Vermont and Waterbury this year. This photo gallery by Gordon Miller with a few additions is best viewed on a tablet or computer screen.

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Waterbury cleans up, rallies volunteers as Duxbury repairs roads  
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Waterbury cleans up, rallies volunteers as Duxbury repairs roads  

Waterbury street cleaners went to work Tuesday morning under clearing skies as water in the Winooski River and other local brooks and streams receded. Meanwhile, residents and business owners began what has become a familiar task of assessing the impact of the latest flooding event to hit Central Vermont. 

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Flood Recovery Update | Thurs. Nov. 30
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Flood Recovery Update | Thurs. Nov. 30

Gov. Phil Scott recently announced a six-week holiday campaign to raise funds for Vermonters and businesses impacted by summer flooding through ongoing sales of Vermont Strong license plates and limited-edition Darn Tough socks. Gov. Scott also wrote to Waterbury Ambulance Service to thank the EMS organization for its work on flood-response and relief efforts this year. Plus, a local Waterbury Help update.

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Flood Recovery Update | Mon. Nov. 6
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Flood Recovery Update | Mon. Nov. 6

Waterbury Help efforts continue to field requests. Barre Disaster Recovery Center is open through Nov. 9. Plus, Governor Phil Scott appoints Patricia Moulton to role in state recovery office.

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Flood recovery update | Weds. Oct. 25 
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Flood recovery update | Weds. Oct. 25 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency reminds Vermonters that the deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31, to apply for assistance for those affected by summer flood damage. A free legal services clinic will be held Monday in Barre. And other local updates.

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Flood Recovery Update: Sat., Oct. 14
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Flood Recovery Update: Sat., Oct. 14

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the registration deadline for FEMA assistance to Oct. 31 for Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. In Waterbury, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center closes permanently on Saturday, Oct. 14.

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