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VCLN Reflections on Flood Resilience and Recovery Workshop 05/01/2024

From the Vermont Council on Rural Development:

After 10 months of recovery, how are our communities doing? What resources are serving us well? What opportunities are opening up? A panel of local, state, and federal leaders dealing with the daily ins and outs of Flood Recovery in Vermont help us reflect on what we’ve been able to accomplish, what best practices and resources we can draw on at this point, and what the next phase of recovery and rebuilding may look like.

Panelists include: Pat Moulton, Central Vermont Recovery Officer, State of Vermont; Eric Peterson, Program Manager, Disaster Case Management Program, Capstone Community Action; Sarah Henshaw, Lamoille Area Recovery Network (LeARN); Julie Hance, Chester Town Manager; and, Bonnie Waninger Federal Funding Assistance Program Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

Vermont International Film Festival Panel: After The Flood 10/21/2023

From VTIFF:

Will the flood that caused so much damage in Vermont in July 2023 happen again, and what can be done to mitigate the danger? This special festival event presents a short video from Vermont Public depicting the damage of the flood in the Montpelier area and its impact on residents and business owners, followed by a panel of conservation experts from The Nature Conservancy, exploring what we can do to prevent it in the future.

The Panel is moderated by Eve Frankel, State Director at the Nature Conservancy VT and features panelists Dr. Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, Vermont State Climatologist and TNC Vermont Advisory Council Member, as well as Lauren Oates, Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs.

For more information visit: https://www.vtiff.org/festivals/2023-vermont-international-film-festival/

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - VT Business Assistance Program 09/20/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday. Reporters access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Update on State’s Ongoing Flood Response and Recovery Efforts 09/06/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and state emergency response officials provide a briefing on the State’s ongoing response and recovery efforts resulting from catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities.

Following remarks, the Governor and officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Efficiency Vermont: $36 Million Flood Recovery Programs 09/05/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday. Reporters access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Update on State’s Ongoing Flood Response and Recovery Efforts 08/30/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and state emergency response officials provide a briefing on the State’s ongoing response and recovery efforts resulting from catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities.

Following remarks, the Governor and officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Under the Dome: State's Response to Flooding 08/24/2023

Host Bobby Lussier, CCTV's Development Director, chats with Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak about recent flooding in Vermont and the state's response.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Update on State’s Ongoing Flood Response and Recovery Efforts 08/23/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and state emergency response officials provide a briefing on the State’s ongoing response and recovery efforts resulting from catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities.

Following remarks, the Governor and officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Governor Phil Scott: Montpelier Strong - Recovery and the Future of Montpelier 08/10/2023

From ORCA Media:

Montpelier Strong

Water Was Blue 07/25/2023

Owen Curtin records the aftermath of flooding in Montpelier, VT.

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