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Vermont Business Magazine Catastrophic flooding in Central Vermont has significantly impacted operations at UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center and its clinics. An incident command post has been established at the hospital to monitor events and ensure our patients and community continue to receive the care and treatment they need. The hospital and the emergency department remain open and operational. However, the outpatient dialysis unit and primary and specialty care practices are closed today with very limited phone access. 

Vermont Business Magazine FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, and continuing. 

VermontBiz Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, and Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the production of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) from landfills, announced the signing of a commercial agreement on July 10, 2023 to develop renewable natural gas facilities at three Casella landfills. As part of the commercial agreement, Waga Energy will deploy the capital required to fully fund construction of the projects and will own and operate the RNG infrastructure. Casella and Waga Energy will share in the revenue generated from the RNG facilities once operational.

VermontBiz New research has shown which states seek drug and alcohol rehabilitation the most, with some worrying trends revealed. The study by addiction treatment resource Addiction Treatment Magazine analyzed Google data for common terms associated with rehabilitation and rehabilitation facilities to determine the states seeking drug and alcohol rehabilitation the most.

Vermont Business Magazine Recently, six high school students from southern Vermont, spent five days immersed in activities like how to take blood pressures, start a peripheral IV, participate in a simulated Code Blue training exercise, spend time in a BOD POD to measure their body composition at Vermont State University Castleton Campus, and even observe how to safely administer Narcan when someone is overdosing.

Vermont Business Magazine Interstate 89 remains closed Monday night in both directions between the Montpelier and Middlesex exits, according to the Vermont State Police. Additionally, the northbound lanes are shut down between the Berlin and Montpelier exits.

Senator Bernie Sanders Nobody knows for sure, but the flooding we are now experiencing could be the worst Vermont has seen in a very long time. What we do know is that extensive damage is already occurring in the towns of Weston, Ludlow, Londonderry, Calais, and many more. We also know that a number of roads have been closed, including sections of Route 100, 14, 131, 12, 12A, 14, 2, 103, 140, 107, and 155. Vermonters can stay up-to-date on road closures by visiting the Vermont Agency of Transportation website or New England 5-1-1.

Vermont State Police Initial charges have been filed against the man who led Rutland police on a brief high-speed pursuit Friday that ended when he crashed into two cruisers, killing 19-year-old part-time Officer Jessica Ebbighausen and injuring two other officers. Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges of grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle with death resulting, and attempting to elude with death resulting. Meanwhile, nearly three dozen Vermont law-enforcement officers and first responders escorted Officer Ebbighausen’s body in a procession along US Route 7 from the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington back to the city she served as a part-time officer since May 23.

VermontBiz Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) issued the following statement amid flooding and severe rain across Vermont: 

“These storms are dangerous for folks throughout our state. I urge all Vermonters to take precautions: avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, stay up to date on the latest warnings from the National Weather Service and Vermont Emergency Management, and make a plan to evacuate if necessary. 

VermontBiz Mayor Miro Weinberger released the following statement regarding the current State of Emergency:  

“Today’s major flooding events have so far spared our community. Our thoughts are with our fellow Vermonters already experiencing catastrophic damage from this storm, and as long as conditions remain stable in Burlington, we will be sending mutual aid crews soon to support statewide recovery efforts. Already, members of the Burlington Fire Department have been deployed to the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force.  

VermontBiz “As we continue to face significant and damaging flooding, I want to thank the emergency responders and hardworking state employees across Vermont who are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe. 

My focus right now is ensuring Vermonters stay safe and know that my office is here to support with any resources people may need. This is a difficult time for our state with so many people, especially in vulnerable communities, struggling; please stay safe and avoid unnecessary risk to allow first responders to focus on urgent rescues.

VermontBiz Little Patakha, a Vermont-based, minority, and woman-owned children’s brand will launch its third Kickstarter campaign for its newest product, A Piece A Part jigsaw puzzle. The new product will add to its array of toys, games, books, and more that spark curiosity, celebrate differences and shatter stereotypes.

The A Piece A Part jigsaw puzzle introduces human anatomy through four diverse characters, teaching children that while there may be characteristics that set us apart on the outside, people are made of the same pieces on the inside. Kids can mix and match, combining the internal anatomy with external characteristics like skin color, hair, body shape, and more.