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FEMA Delay Pits Brandon Couple Against Bank Of America

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Eighty-one property owners in the state who were especially hard hit by Irene remain in a sort of financial limbo. They were the first accepted into FEMA’s hazard mitigation buyout program – but they are all still waiting for the money. It’s a delay that’s pushed many to the breaking point, including Brandon residents Linda Bunn and Mary McManus.
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Irene Relief Fund Boosted By Large Donors

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The Vermont Disaster Relief Fund has raised $6.6 million to help with the ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Irene. Organizers say millions have poured into the fund since the storm’s anniversary in August.
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Wilmington Business Plans Floating Foundation

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Almost every business in Wilmington was damaged in Tropical Storm Irene. But no loss was greater than Ann Coleman’s. Her entire art gallery was lifted up by the floodwaters and swept away. Now Coleman hopes to replace her loss with a building that will float — but stay put — in the next flood.
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Vt. Lawmakers Get Update On FEMA Funding

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There’s still no definitive word on how much Vermont can expect in federal help with recovery from Tropical Storm Irene. But a state official told a legislative committee Thursday that it’s expected to be January before the state can expect a firm answer.