Vermont Budget
IN FOCUS
August 8, 2024
As Vermont recovers from yet another round of flooding and braces for what’s left of Tropical Storm Debby, it may come as no surprise that Vermont is ranked seventh in the nation for most federal disaster declarations due to extreme weather since 2011.
And some parts are harder hit than others: Washington County is tied for second as the most disaster-prone county, while Lamoille, Chittenden, Orange, Orleans and Essex are all tied for fourth.
In addition to the very real emotional toll, these disasters cost the state money. Damage estimates from last summer’s flooding exceed $600 million—and over $90 million of that fell on state and local government. In other words: disasters are expensive, and the state needs to start accounting for unanticipated costs from flooding and other disasters.
Publications
State of Working Vermont 2022
12/15/22 -
12/15/22 -
Where is the state headed?
4/29/22 -
4/29/22 -
Weigh in on state priorities
10/6/21 -
10/6/21 -
