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Disaster declaration for Vermont as a result of severe storms, high winds, and flooding [Disaster Declaration]
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Disaster declaration for Vermont as a result of severe storms, high winds, and flooding [Disaster Declaration]
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Digitized from Box 29 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
AUGUST 5, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
The President today declared a major disaster for the State
of Vermont as a result of severe storms, high winds, and
flooding beginning about July 11, 1976, which caused exten-
sive public and private property damage. The President's
action will permit the use of Federal funds in relief and
recovery efforts in designated areas of the State.
Federal assistance from the President's Disaster Relief Fund
will consist primarily of debris removal, and the repair or
restoration of damaged or destroyed streets, roads, bridges,
and public facilities and utilities. Low-interest rate dis-
aster loans will be made available by the Small Business
Administration.
Federal relief activities in Vermont will be coordinated
by the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration, Department
of Housing and Urban Development, under the direction of
Administrator Thomas P. Dunne. Mr. Dunne will designate
the specific areas within the State eligible for Federal
assistance, based upon Federal and State damage assessments.
Mr. E. Paul Hartzell, Regional Director of the Federal Disaster
Assistance Administration, Region I, will be designated as the
Federal Coordinating Officer to work with the State in provid-
ing Federal disaster assistance under the Disaster Relief Act
of 1974, Public Law 93-288.
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NOTE:
ADDITONAL INFORMATION FROM FDAA: (202) 634-6666.