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Rochester Family Struggles To Make Ends Meet After Irene
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By the time Tropical Storm Irene swept through Vermont, more than 3,500 homes were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed by the storm. One of the houses totally wiped away by Irene belonged to Jon Graham and Beth Frock of Rochester.Commentary Series
Luskin: Remembering Irene
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The Rock River has been destroying homes, bridges, roads and businesses in Williamsville and South Newfane ever since the villages were settled. Deborah Luskin lives on the Rock River, and she credits the river for something constructive, as wellVPR News
Coming To A Conclusion On Irene’s Cost Is A Challenge
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Over the past year a lot of numbers have bandied about in relation to Tropical Storm Irene, but it’s a challenge to come up with a grand total for the damage done by the storm.Commentary Series
Craven: Irene And The Historical Moment
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As Tropical Storm Irene approached last year, Jay Craven set out from his home in the Northeast Kingdom, to give a talk at Marlboro College. He experienced the full wrath of Irene and reflects today on what it all means.VPR News
Many Still Unsettled A Year After Tropical Storm Irene’s Destruction
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Nearly one year ago Tropical Storm Irene clawed apart more than 500 miles of state roads and dozens of bridges, isolating 13 communities. The flood washed about 1,700 Vermonters out of their homes. Today most of the roads and bridges are back and people are safe and secure. But many are still unsettled and the wounds are still raw.VPR News
Shumlin Plans Irene Anniversary Tour
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As Vermont prepares to mark a year since Tropical Storm Irene ravaged parts of the state, Governor Peter Shumlin plans to visit 22 communities affected by the storm.VPR News
Long Term Recovery Group Still Fundraising
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Eleven months after it was established to help individuals recovering from last August’s flooding, Vermont’s Long Term Disaster Recovery Group says it’s far short of its fundraising goal. Money raised by the group provides a fund-of-last-resort for people who’ve exhausted other Irene recovery resources. Organizers say there are still hundreds of people in need of assistance.VPR News