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Vermont Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration for July Storm

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin is seeking a federal disaster declaration for assistance with repairs to roads and other public infrastructure damaged during a July storm in Windsor and Windham counties. The July 28 storm pushed rivers over their banks, damaging …

Illinois FEMA Appeal to Focus on Frigid Weather

Gov. Pat Quinn says his appeal over denied federal disaster aid will focus on clean-up difficulties during the recent frigid temperatures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Thursday Illinois’ request for $6.1 million in assistance to local governments recovering from …

Damage From Flash Flooding Estimated at $6.5M

Officials in the New Hampshire city of Lebanon estimate that last week’s flash flooding caused $6.5 million in infrastructure damage. The city manager’s office released the preliminary estimate Friday after touring the damaged areas earlier in the week with state …

Ellis Island Museum Re-Open ‘Not Likely’ in 2013

The Ellis Island Immigration Museum, which sustained severe damage to its infrastructure from the surging waters of Superstorm Sandy, is not expected to re-open to the public this year, the National Park Service said. The Oct. 29 storm bought water …