According to police reports, President Donald Trump has authorized disaster declarations for Vermont and New Hampshire following severe storms and flooding that occurred in late October. Vermont State Police say federal assistance is now accessible for several counties in Vermont, including Addison, Chittenden, Grand Isle, Washington, and Windham.
The White House announced that in New Hampshire, federal funds will be allocated to Belknap, Grafton, and Sullivan counties as part of this disaster response. Additionally, both states will benefit from federal funding for hazard mitigation efforts on a cost-sharing basis statewide, according to the report. These programs are designed to help communities recover and implement measures to prevent future flooding and storm damage.
Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The availability of funds and specific allocations may change as recovery efforts progress and assessments continue. This Vermont federal disaster story highlights important developments. The Vermont federal disaster situation continues to develop.
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Last modified: October 27, 2025
