Vermonters rush to dry out flooded homes and businesses with more storms on the horizon
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press
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By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press
Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon, with another round of storms in the
"It's just really the worst timing in the growing season for this to happen."
The state began new flood protection efforts after being battered by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Many appeared to be effective, but experts say more will be needed as storms become more extreme.
Anson Tebbets, the VT Secretary of Agriculture, Food & Markets says he estimates millions of dollars of damage to Vermont farms.