On November 21, 2205, Governor Phil Scott submitted a formal appeal of the denial of Vermont’s request for a federal disaster declaration following the July 10, 2025, storm. A declaration would help communities in Caledonia and Essex counties recover costs for repairing public infrastructure damage caused by rainfall and severe flooding on July 10, 2025.
The appeal was sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which will review it and then send a recommendation to President Trump, who will approve or deny the request.
The full press release can be found at Governor Phil Scott Submits Appeal of Disaster Declaration Denial.