Photos by Nanci Blog

Amsden Rte 131  From the Valley News Sept. 2 NEWS: Perkinsville Deals With a Harrowing Sunday  Rte 131 Amsden Tarbell Hill near Rte 106 N toward Reading Perkinsville -- At Downers Four Corners, a landmark intersection here, only Route 106 north through Reading is expected to be reopened to traffic today, while Route 106 south and Route 131 west and a short section to the east remain closed after Tropical Storm Irene tore out chunks of roadway. Rte 106, 200 foot drop, still eroding.

Brook RD Windsor VT Sept 1 Update A note from the Gov. 7 pm: I have spent the past few days traveling the state talking to people who have lost their homes, businesses and livelihoods.  Hurricane Irene devastated many parts of Vermont with torrential rains that caused flash flooding, the likes of which haven't been seen in our small state since 1927 .  The storm took the lives of three Vermonters , closed 260 roads, 30 bridges and over 350 schools, left many communities isolated and over 50,000 without power.   Thanks to the hard work of Vermont officials, FEMA and the National Guard we have made great progress - gaining access to every community in Vermont, r estoring power to 40,000 homes and re-opening 200 roads and over 200 schools .  As we move from rescue to recovery there is much work ahead for Vermont.  Hard work and patience will be required of everyone as we get Vermonters back on their feet.  Reading VT Bridge Repair The...

Made it back to Brownsville VT and  got a lot further than I did on Monday. West Windsor Volunteer Fire and  Brownsville General Store--OPEN FOR BUSINESS!! Around Brownsville and Windsor Vermont Bible Hill Bridge Brownsville VT parts 1, 2 Rte 44 Brownsville VT parts 1, 2, 3 Brook Road Wash Out Windsor VT Windsor/Cornish Covered Bridge Rte 5 Cornfield, Windsor VT West Windsor Fire, Brownsville VT

Rte 106 N Near Downer's Four Corners Reporting Damages Vermonters who have property affected by the storm should report it to the state. There are several phone lines in addition to the 211 number now in operation. Please note that it is critical to acquiring recovery aid that a statewide inventory of the damage is taken. Also, if repairs are made by a property owner, it is important to take pictures of the damage, document the repairs and keep receipts for potential assistance. Individuals: Individuals reporting property damage should call 211. Businesses: Businesses should call the Agency of Commerce and Community Development at (ACCD) at 828-3211 to report damage which will be collated for VEM and FEMA. ACCD will also make referrals for financing and technical assistance. The information needed when businesses make the call is: name of business, location (complete address), description of damage, point of contact, date damage occurred. There are additiona...

Videos taken Wednesday August 31, 2011  North Springfield Dam from Satellite http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=51980&src=nha Around Weathersfield Vermont Rte 106 Washed Away The Connecticut River parts 1, 2, 3 North Springfield Dam Roaring Black River Rte 131 Amsden VT parts 1, 2 The Salmond Covered Bridge parts 1, 2 Stoughton Pond, Weathersfield VT Upper Falls Bridge parts 1, 2

 SPREAD THE WORD!!! After Irene: How You Can Help Vermont DONATIONS Text FOODNOW to 52000 to donate $10 to Vermont Foodbank . The Foodbank will turn each donation into $60 for families in need. You can donate to  the United Way's Vermont Disaster Relief Fund online, or buy sending a donation to your local United Way. Just make sure your donation is marked for the "Vermont Disaster Relief Fund". You can also donate to the American Red Cross of Vermont and the New Hampshire Valley . The Red Cross set up shelters immediately after Irene hit for flooded-out families to stay in. (Note:  While all donations are appreciated, financial donations offer the Red Cross the greatest flexibility for response in this crisis.  Donations can be made at www.vermontredcross.org or by calling 800-660-9130 .  For those who are interested in volunteering, they can contact their operations headquarters at 802-773-9159 .) The  VT I...