# FEMA Recovery Struggles in Vermont | Montpelier News

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-07-09T03:03:49+00:00
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Floods in Vermont have left communities reeling, with FEMA’s help arriving too late for long-term recovery—like home buyouts and infrastructure fixes—that’s bogged down in endless paperwork and bureaucratic delays. Residents like Katie Swick are stuck in a cycle of stress and frustration, while towns in the Northeast Kingdom last year had to rely on state funds after FEMA fell short. The human toll is immense: disaster survivors are already traumatized, and now they’re facing another kind of crisis—navigating a broken system. Senator Peter Welch is pushing for reform, rallying bipartisan support to give local leaders more control over recovery funds. The goal? To turn disaster recovery into a smoother, more effective process that actually rebuilds communities—so when the next storm hits, the path to healing is clear and compassionate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e4a8b04756bf1d2

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