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Grace Potter’s concert series to benefit Vermont flood relief
Burlington, VT- Musician Grace Potter announced on Tuesday that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series will now serve as a benefit for local flood relief. Proceeds from Potters sets on July 27th and 28th will go toward helping Vermonters while they continue assessing damage. There will also be a silent auction to raise additional funds.
A new normal? Climate change is bringing more extreme weather — including floods — to Vermont
“It's not going to be every year,” a forecaster from NOAA said. “But if you look across 10 or 20 years, you're going to have a slightly higher percent chance of these events happening.” Read the story on VTDigger here: A new normal? Climate change is bringing more extreme weather — including floods — to Vermont.
NY weather update: Flood warning previously issued will expire at 9:30 p.m.
The warning was for Essex County. "The Flood Warning will expire at 9:30 p.m. this evening for portions of northern New York, including Essex and Vermont, including Addison and Rutland county counties. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," says the National Weather Service.
ANR: Flood recovery work in Vermont rivers and streams
A small stream off the Plainfield Brook Road in Barre turned into a raging, debris-filled river. VermontBiz photo. Vermont Business Magazine In the days and weeks after a flood event, work within rivers and streams may be necessary to protect communities, homes, and businesses, and to repair Vermont’s infrastructure.
Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery
Dredging can be helpful in some situations, but is not a ‘sustainable approach’ to widespread flood recovery now that storms are becoming more frequent and stronger, according to the Agency of Natural Resources. Read the story on VTDigger here: Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery.
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