The Frequency

Where Vermont’s major disaster declaration extends – and doesn’t. Plus farmer relief, mental health funding, mutual aid and more rain in the forecast.

What some Appalachian Trail hikers did in the face of historic flooding. Plus, an update on the Northeast Kingdom, FEMA assistance, recovery in Montpelier and mold remediation.

Heavy rainfall hit Vermont Sunday as residents continued to dig out from devastating floods last week. Some flooding and some landslides were reported. Plus, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tours damaged infrastructure today, an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders on federal aid and some homes in Waterbury that flooded during Tropical Storm Irene flooded again.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through Vermont last night hitting already water-logged communities. Early indications are that additional damage looks minimal. Plus, tips for staying safe while cleaning up and the view from residents in Barre and Plainfield.

On the ground in Vermont’s capital after the flood. Plus, emergency crews continue to conduct water rescues, state officials urge Vermonters to remain vigilant, and flooding temporarily closes some state parks.

Swift water teams have rescued more than 100 Vermonters trapped in flooded homes and cars. Plus: How to volunteer and return to your house, safely.

Barre and Montpelier are waking up to significant flooding. The Wrightsville Dam might soon run out of capacity. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Vermont.

A Brandon-based blacksmith was the first to patent an electric motor in 1837. Plus, the state prepares for possibly life threatening flash flooding, relief funds for organic dairy farmers and staying cool.

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark weighs in on this week’s proposed settlement with hundreds of defrauded EB-5 program investors. Plus, a lawsuit against the U.S. EPA over pollution standards for wood burning stoves, introducing Vermont State University, a low-COVID summer, how trout are faring in this heat and the Vermont Summer Festival.

A Vermonter firefighter talks about helping fight wildfires in Quebec. Plus, a possible settlement with EB-5 investors, a police shooting in Rutland, more schools sue Monsanto and it’s baby bird season.