With warmer weather on the way, flood mitigation is once again top of mind for hard-hit communities around Vermont.Barre has ...
Towns like Barre, Richford, St. Johnsbury, Burke and Wolcott are on the lookout, watching the local rivers in their area.
There is still an off-ramp, but city councilors have blessed plans to apply for federal funding for three flood hazard mitigation projects, including one that contemplates the removal ...
Peter Welch, D-Vermont, white cap, tours flood-damaged Second Street in Barre on Friday, July 12, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Behind every breaking story, every investigative deep dive ...
Volunteers were called to join in the sandbagging efforts to raise the flood protection levels but to no avail. The Susquehanna river levee was topped at 11 a.m. at 38.5 feet on Friday June 23, 1972.
This week, Vermont observes Flood Safety Awareness Week to educate residents about the importance of floodplains and personal safety measures. Floodplains play a crucial role in safeguarding ...
“Flood Safety Awareness Week is our yearly reminder to put safety first and remember the functions and values of Vermont’s floodplains.” said DEC Commissioner Jason Batchelder. “These vital areas ...