VPR News
VPR News
Vt. Towns Rush To Prepare Flood Mitigation Plans
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After Tropical Storm Irene, only communities that have adopted plans to reduce damage from flooding will be eligible to receive federal funding through a program that helps cities and towns build smarter structures.Vermont Edition
Federal Aid For Irene Victims
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We get an update on the Federal assistance that has been awarded to those who suffered losses during Tropical Storm Irene and we hear how mobile home owners have fared after the storm.VPR News
FEMA Deadline Nears
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State Auditor Tom Salmon is reminding municipalities that their forms requesting assistance must be submitted by the close of business October 17th.VPR News
FEMA Approves Funds For Storm Recovery
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Almost $30 million in federal assistance has been approved for Vermonters to help repair property damaged during Tropical Storm Irene.VPR News
With Extension, Ripton Keeps Irene Damage Tally
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Cities and towns are still adding up flood damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene as they prepare to apply for federal disaster relief money. In Ripton, the select board says the total cost to town roads will exceed $100,000.VPR News
Sanders, Leahy Say Flood Recovery Funding In Jeopardy
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Senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy headed back to Washington on Monay. Vermont’s two senators are scheduled to rejoin the ongoing debate over how to pay for federal disaster relief.VPR News
Vt. Delegation Says FEMA Funds Are Not Enough
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Members of Vermont’s congressional delegation find themselves in the center of the latest battle in Washington over federal spending for flood recovery and other disasters.VPR News
Regional Report: Washington Politics Hold Up Recovery Money
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Emergency funding to help pay for flood recovery in Vermont has been jeopardized by the latest political crisis in Washington.Vermont Edition
