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Four FEMA personnel walk down a gravel path surrounded by trees, wearing uniforms with "FEMA" on the back.

‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMA

by Olivia Gieger May 29, 2025, 5:52 amJune 6, 2025, 10:38 am

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

Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink

by Kevin O'Connor February 26, 2025, 6:58 am

Person pointing at a smartphone displaying a map, with a laptop showing a graph in the background on a wooden table.

New app provides real-time flood alerts

by White River Valley Herald February 17, 2025, 6:58 amJune 6, 2025, 2:50 pm

Three side by side photos of politicians.

Government & Politics

Peter Welch, Becca Balint back government funding package, with Bernie Sanders against

by Shaun Robinson December 23, 2024, 5:12 pmDecember 23, 2024, 5:12 pm

an aerial view of a dam in a forest.

Government & Politics

As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance

by Shaun Robinson December 20, 2024, 5:18 pmDecember 20, 2024, 6:00 pm

Two people walk through a muddy street in a residential neighborhood with houses in the background, after what appears to be a heavy rain or flooding.

A mental health program for flood-affected Vermonters has been extended through 2025

by Erin Petenko December 17, 2024, 6:58 am

Cars drive on a wet road splashing water during a rainstorm in a town. Some vehicles have their headlights on, and American flags are visible in the background.

Flood watch issued for most of Vermont on Wednesday

by Erin Petenko December 10, 2024, 10:28 amDecember 10, 2024, 6:46 pm

Letters to the editor.

Chris Rice: We need a Vermont farm disaster impact recovery fund

by Opinion December 4, 2024, 7:10 am

Map showing color-coded regions in shades of blue and green, indicating various data or information across different areas.

Government & Politics

Fewer Vermonters applied for FEMA flood aid this year than in 2023. Could the need be higher?

by Erin Petenko November 27, 2024, 5:17 pmNovember 27, 2024, 6:56 pm

A group of people stand on the porch of a white house surrounded by floodwater, with a parked red vehicle nearby. Trees and green foliage are visible in the background.

Government & Politics

Federal government boosts support for July 2023 flood recovery effort

by Klara Bauters November 4, 2024, 5:39 pmNovember 4, 2024, 5:58 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Melissa Whitaker: Rising above the floodwaters to advocate

by Opinion November 1, 2024, 7:05 amNovember 4, 2024, 10:13 am

A muddy river flows between green, tree-lined banks with buildings visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Government & Politics

Montpelier commission has a draft city emergency plan

by Erin Petenko October 9, 2024, 6:00 pmOctober 9, 2024, 6:02 pm

A yellow excavator works on a construction site near a river, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a house visible in the background.

Government & Politics

Disaster unemployment benefits available for Vermonters affected by late July storm

by Kristen Fountain October 3, 2024, 6:49 pmOctober 3, 2024, 8:52 pm

Vermont search and rescue vehicles parked on grass with a rainbow in the background.

Vermont rescue teams are deployed in North Carolina responding to Hurricane Helene

by Klara Bauters October 2, 2024, 6:18 pmOctober 3, 2024, 9:08 am