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Federal disaster relief is uncertain. So these towns want to help themselves
- Vermont towns are weighing disaster reserve funds as federal relief remains uncertain.
- Towns like Worcester and Waitsfield cite past floods to justify reserve funds.
- Officials advise saving 15% to 17% of annual operating budgets for flexible disaster funds.
- Residents face higher long-term costs if towns rely on debt after disasters.
- Federal emergency aid denial in 2025 added to the town’s funding pressures.
- Waitsfield plans a $10,000 contribution to a new disaster reserve fund.
- Other towns like Plymouth, Chittenden, Greensboro and Waterbury also consider reserve funds.
- Town leaders emphasize flexibility to adapt to an uncertain future.
- Local officials view reserve funds as proactive climate resilience.
- The initiative aims to shield taxpayers from rising climate-related costs.
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