The Frequency

How a southern Vermont housing group dealt with flood risk after Tropical Storm Irene. Plus state finances in light of recent flooding, opioid overdose rates, a death being reclassified as a homicide and record-breaking rain in Montpelier.

The Johnson Health Center works to rebuild after being hit by floods earlier this month. Plus, FEMA officials encourage Vermonters to continue to report flood damage, federal aid for farmers affected by the floods and state wildlife officials ask residents to leave logs in the river.

Incoming Frequency host Mitch Wertlieb reflects on his 20-year Morning Edition tenure with his successor on the show, Jenn Jarecki.

How Vermonters can apply for individual assistance from FEMA after the recent floods. Plus, Orleans County is added to the federal disaster declaration, nine incarcerated Vermonts have now died this year, and the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general in the Vermont Army National Guard.

While some Vermonters are now repairing their homes after catastrophic flooding, others don’t have a place to return to. Plus, the federal government’s role in flood recovery, anti-abortion advocates suing the state and a big donation to Vermont Law and Graduate School.

How communities that rebuilt – and didn’t rebuild – after Tropical Storm Irene held up to this month’s flooding. Plus, patience in Orleans County, repairs to transportation infrastructure, flood relief for artists and potential legal action against an embattled sheriff.

After heavy rains and multiple flood warnings, the city of Barre is now contending with the effects of landslides. Plus: A lawsuit against the town of Bennington, high waters in Lake Champlain and more.

How an ice rink is being repurposed to house the beloved pets of flood victims in central Vermont. Plus, more counties are declared disaster areas, a business grant program, what to do with a flooded car and hospital budget requests.

Plus, boil water notices, wildfire relief, and student loan forgiveness.

Dealing with flooded land in the New Farms for New Americans program. Plus, the governor says not to relax yet, business relief, FEMA letters, hazmat caution and cleaning up Montpelier.