President Donald Trump has made a disaster declaration for Vermont’s Bennington, Essex, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor counties for flooding in April.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says a preliminary assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency identified more than $2 million in eligible public infrastructure damage, more than double the minimum for a disaster declaration.
Heavy rains and snowmelt caused flooding that led to road closures, some evacuations and a rescue from a flooded parking lot.
The disaster declaration allows municipalities to receive 75% federal reimbursement for storm response and recovery.
Scott said the federal assistance will help municipalities rebuild roads and other infrastructure without experiencing a “long-term financial strain.”
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