Disaster Recovery

BURLINGTON, VT—Today, more than 180 employees of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned Congress that FEMA’s operational mismanagement could result in a catastrophic response to future disasters. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction:   “We cannot stop climate disasters—the only thing…

Welch held a Listening Session in Barre with flood-impacted Vermonters  BARRE, VT — Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with flood-impacted Vermonters and community leaders in Barre and Montpelier and discussed the need to pass legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Last…

“I appreciate Senator Welch taking on the challenge to create an expedited, more efficient, and flexible emergency management system.”  “Nearly every municipal leader impacted by recent flooding in Vermont has told me that FEMA has been difficult to work with. I’m pleased to see Senator…

Legislation would cut red tape and improve processes for FEMA’s Public Assistance and long-term recovery efforts  KILLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today unveiled the Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act, new legislation to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Disaster AID…

On the tour, Welch will unveil the Disaster AID Act, new legislation to improve FEMA and cut red tape Welch to host Listening Sessions for Vermonters in Killington and Barre KILLINGTON, LUDLOW, WESTON — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel across Vermont to discuss…