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July 21, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces $20 Million in Emergency Gap Funding for Businesses Impacted by Severe Flooding

Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak announced multiple initiatives today to provide financial support to businesses and municipalities impacted by the severe flooding.  

July 20, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Signs Third Emergency Order in Response to Severe Flooding

Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), providing additional flexibility regarding professional regulation to address community healthcare resources and security in connection with the disaster recovery.

July 19, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Extends Deadlines for Upcoming Vermont Tax Due Dates for those Impacted by Historic Flooding

Governor Phil Scott today directed the Commissioner of Taxes to extend Vermont tax deadlines for Vermonters impacted by the severe flooding of July 2023.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Order Providing More Flexibility and Additional Relief in Response to Severe Flooding

Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), providing additional temporary regulatory relief to aid Vermont’s response and recovery efforts.

July 14, 2023

President Biden Approves Governor Scott’s Major Disaster Declaration Request

President Joseph Biden has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a major disaster declaration for Vermont to assist individuals and communities recover from historic flood from July 7-12, 2023. The approval was given in under 24 hours.

Governor Phil Scott Requests Secretarial Disaster Designation from U.S. Department of Agriculture in Response to Severe Flooding

Governor Phil Scott has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a disaster designation for the State of Vermont in response to severe July flooding.

July 13, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Directs Temporary Regulatory Relief to Expedite Emergency Response and Infrastructure Rebuild

Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), which directs state agencies and departments to provide specific and temporary regulatory relief to expedite the state’s response to damage resulting from the severe storms continuing to impact the state.

Governor Phil Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Flooding Event

Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request to President Joseph R. Biden for federal disaster funds to assist individuals and communities recover from the historic flood from July 7-12, 2023. The Major Disaster Declaration would provide relief to individuals and communities.

July 11, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Provides Update on State’s Response to Catastrophic Flooding

Governor Phil Scott Provides Update on State’s Response to Catastrophic Flooding

July 9, 2023

Vermont Officials Prepare for Flood Response; Governor Scott declares State of Emergency to enhance preparedness and expedite response

The state of Vermont continues preparations for severe storms and significant flooding Sunday night into Monday.