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Vermont Business Magazine After experiencing torrential downpours and unprecedented flooding in Vermont and other parts of the Northeast, The Salvation Army swiftly activated its Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response to provide critical assistance to the affected communities. After a series of forceful storms on Monday, the region faced devastating 1-in-100-year floods, leading to widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and essential infrastructure. In light of the pressing need for support, The Salvation Army mobilized its network of trained disaster experts and volunteers to offer aid on the ground.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.59 per gallon, up 3.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.56/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.39/g while the highest was $3.73/g, a difference of 34.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation provides the following important flood insurance resources for those impacted by the flood. Including: For individuals or businesses with flood insurance, the first step is to determine if your coverage is provided by a private insurer or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  Check your policy or contact your agent if you are unsure.  For individuals or businesses without flood insurance, please be aware that most Homeowners and Commercial Property policies do not provide coverage for losses due to flooding. However, you should contact your agent or insurance company to verify your coverage. You should also file a claim as you will likely need a denial

Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Agriculture has compiled response & recovery information and resources in recognition of the ongoing State of Emergency. We recognize that many of you are still in places that are unsafe or unstable. Please prioritize your health & safety first, and know you are in our thoughts as we attempt to chart a path to recovery. 

Vermont Business Magazine In response to catastrophic flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week, Vermont Public and the Vermont Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money for the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023, beginning today through midnight on Sunday, July 23. One hundred percent of the money donated will benefit the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023, created by the Vermont Community Foundation to help the state recover from the devastating flooding that forced hundreds of people to evacuate and destroyed homes, businesses, and farms. The intense rain cratered roads, triggered mudslides, and flooded downtowns, leaving layers of mud, rubble, and extensive property damage.

by Joyce Marcel, Vermont Business Magazine For the past four years, Patricia Prelock has been the provost and senior vice president of the University of Vermont. For the past four years, the university has been experiencing a run of exceptional successes. This may not be a coincidence. Prelock became provost in 2019 when Suresh Garimella was appointed the 27th president of UVM. By all accounts, they make a formidable team.

Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, July 14, 2023, President Joseph Biden declared a Major Disaster for the state of Vermont as a result of severe storms and flooding occurring on July 7, 2023 and continuing. Vermont homeowners and renters affected by the recent flooding who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for help from FEMA.

Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of July 17, 2023. Some projects are not included in the report this week as they have been temporarily suspended due to flood damage, inaccessibility to the work site, or contractors repositioned to assist AOT with emergency response work. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. 

Vermont Business Magazine The devastation caused by recent flooding has displaced thousands of Vermonters and closed hundreds of businesses. The long-term impact of these losses is only just being realized. While some counties are currently experiencing more loss than others, every United Way in the state is raising funds in a coordinated effort to ensure Vermonters get the help they need to respond, recover, and rebuild.  

Vermont Business Magazine Women Business Owners Network (WBON) announces the WBON Confidence Conference taking place on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Titled the WBON 2023 Confidence Conference: Run Your Business Like A Boss, the conference will provide opportunities for education, inspiration and networking to help you build your own business owner toolkit. 

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a woman who had been reported missing late Friday, July 14, 2023, in Richmond. At about noon Saturday, the crew of a Vermont Air National Guard helicopter located the body of Katie Hartnett, 25, of Burlington in the Huntington River adjacent to 1498 Dugway Road. Technical rescue teams on the ground then began a recovery operation, which took about an hour. Hartnett’s body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death.

Vermont Business Magazine Recent flooding across Vermont has increased the likelihood of landslide hazards starting Friday, July 14, 2023, and into the coming days. Landslide hazards can be difficult to predict. Unlike flood hazards, they do not depend on river levels. However, a large body of work in Vermont suggests that a three- to five-inch precipitation event can trigger failures that lead to landslides, particularly when the ground is already saturated. With over six inches of rainfall in most of the Green Mountains and more rain on the way, there is a high risk of landslide hazards.