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State Flood Recovery Centers to open
Vermont Business Magazine The state of Vermont will be opening State Flood Recovery Centers in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield. While the state is still awaiting a determination on whether any counties are eligible for FEMA public assistance or individual assistance, these centers will help those impacted by this month’s floods navigate the recovery process. These centers are open to all residents from throughout the state. The first center will open in Plainfield on Wednesday, July 24.
New Hampshire sees touch-down of EF-1 tornado, NWS says
LYME, New Hampshire — A tornado touchdown was confirmed on the evening of July 16 in New Hampshire. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Gray issued a report stating an EF-1 tornado touched down in the town of Lyme at about 7:29 p.m. It lasted until about 7:36 p.m.
State ag agency seeks information from flood-affected farms
Many of these Vermonters, still not fully recovered from last year’s crisis, are once again facing uncertainty and trauma,” the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets said in a statement. Read the story on VTDigger here: State ag agency seeks information from flood-affected farms.
Vermont maintains a list of registered contractors to avoid scammers for flood damaged homes
Vermont's latest round of flooding this month, and the damaged homes that resulted, is another chance for fraudsters to rip off homeowners, according to Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. "Among the challenges brought on by the flooding in our cities and towns, many homeowners have an urgent need...
FEMA officials arrive in Vermont to assess damage from Beryl
The federal agency is examining flood damage in eight counties across the state, according to state officials. They said whether a federal disaster declaration is likely should be clear by next week. Read the story on VTDigger here: FEMA officials arrive in Vermont to assess damage from Beryl.
Free flood cleanup supplies available in Vermont this weekend
On Friday, eight cars drove up to a Red Cross tent and trailer on Route 2 in Plainfield to pick up cleaning supplies, garbage bags, shovels, and flashlights. Tonja Cochran drove there with a friend. She’s trying to find a place to move — the floods washed away most of her property and she’s worried her home won’t withstand the next rainfall.
Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff
“The whole system is designed to not educate a certain subset of the population,” said one parent of a child with autism. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff.
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