Press Release

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) today announced changes to statewide vehicle incentive programs for residents whose personal vehicles have been damaged by flooding, in an effort to provide increased financial support to households affected by this summer’s flood events

Efforts supported by $250,000 contribution from Subaru of New England

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Doug Farnham as chief recovery officer, following the catastrophic July flooding.

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced the opening of the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) on Thursday, August 3.

Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) offered additional details today about the upcoming Business Emergency Grant Assistance Program. 

Orleans County has been added by FEMA to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden earlier this month.

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.  

Berlin, Vt.  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation in response to the May frost event experienced by many produce growers in Vermont. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reviewed the Loss Assessment Reports and determined that there were sufficient produ

Two additional counties have been added to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden last week.

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.