disaster relief

VPR News

Whiting Votes To Give Back To Disaster Relief Fund

By VPR | March 8, 2012

Voters in the small town of Whiting have decided to make a donation to the state’s Disaster Relief Fund equal to whatever money the town gets from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for Tropical Storm Irene damages.

Vermont Edition

Disaster Recovery Enters New Phase

By Jane Lindholm | November 30, 2011

The initial disaster of Tropical Storm Irene was met with intense cleanup, donations and federal response. Three months on, the long-term recovery for victims of Irene is still taking shape.

Vermont Edition

Where The Money Is And Where It’s Going, Post-Irene

By Jane Lindholm | September 29, 2011

Millions of dollars have been donated so far for Irene relief. We’ll look at what’s happening to all that money, from how funds are administered, to how eligibility is determined, and the time line for applying for and receiving aid.

VPR News

Demand For Services Drains Red Cross Budget

By Neal Charnoff | May 23, 2011

This year the Red Cross has dealt with an unusually high number of incidents, including the Brooks House fire in downtown Brattleboro, and the ongoing flooding in Lake Champlain.