A memorable week in East Montpelier. On Wednesday, the one year anniversary of the catastrophic flood, hurricane Beryl came thru Vermont and flooded many parts of the state again. Bridges and roads were washed away. Our camp, right next to the...
Disaster Date:07/01/2023
East Montpelier, VT – RV
Floods
What Happened
Catastrophic flash flooding and river flooding occurred across much of Vermont in early to mid-July 2023. The most widespread and significant property damage occurred as a result of prolonged heavy rainfall on July 10th and 11th, when rainfall amounts of 3 to 9 inches were observed across the state over 48 hours. The runoff of excessive and widespread heavy rain caused rivers to swell, inundating many communities after rainfall ended, especially along the Lamoille and Winooski rivers.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on flooding related repairs such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and kitchens.
Location
East Montpelier is a New England town located in the northeast corner of Washington County, Vermont. The area contains several ponds and dairy farms, especially known for their cheddar cheese.
Weekly Reports
The RV camp lies in a green field surrounded by cornfields and pine covered hills. This week the team consisted of 6 volunteers: Steve and Pam Haskin (PD and OM) from Duncannon, PA; Steve and Cindy Detwiler from Flat Rock, NC; and Leonard and Twila...