Scott requests federal funds for early summer storm damage

MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott has requested federal disaster funds to help pay for damage from severe storms that swept through seven Vermont counties June 29 through July 1.
FEMA’s initial assessment identifies $4.7 million in public infrastructure damage in communities in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor counties, exceeding the $1 million minimum for the state to qualify for federal disaster declaration.
The storms dumped 2 to 5 inches of rain