FLOOD UPDATE: Federal Aid for Local Businesses and Farms

As we enter week two of this disaster, it goes without saying that this is an extremely difficult and stressful time for thousands of Vermonters. For those of you who have experienced damage to your homes, businesses, or farms, there are some important steps that you can take right now to help provide you with the support you might need. Please read on below for more details about what resources may be available.

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Weekend Flood Update: FEMA and Friday’s Disaster Declaration

I very much appreciate that, today, President Biden signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont. This means that FEMA and other agencies can become fully engaged in assisting Vermont, including the Department of Transportation, the Agriculture Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Small Business Administration. Please read on for more details about what resources may be available to homeowners and individuals.

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Emergency Flooding Updates and Resources

The Bernie Buzz September 18:  FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE: Important Deadlines for Federal AssistanceJuly 20: Vermonters: Please join Sen. Welch, Rep Balint, and me for a Telephone Town Meeting on the Flooding EmergencyJuly 18: FLOOD…

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FLOOD UPDATE: Federal Emergency Declaration + More

As we all know, Vermont is now experiencing our worst natural disaster since 1927. Many hundreds of homes and businesses have been damaged by the terrible flooding that we are seeing throughout the state, and there is concern that more rain may bring even further damage. Senator Welch, Representative Balint, and I are working with the Governor’s office to make sure that every possible federal resource comes to Vermont as quickly as possible.

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