Emergency-response bill prompts warnings about FEMA 'supplanting' and DEC opposition to riverwork provisions State emergency-management and conservation officials told the Government Operations & Military Affairs committee that proposed omnibus emergency-response language could undermine FEMA reimbursements, conflict with existing match-incentive programs, and duplicate or conflict with DEC river-management responsibilities in sections 5 and 6.

Vermont officials raised urgent concerns that a proposed emergency-response bill could jeopardize FEMA reimbursements and complicate local disaster recovery efforts.

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Vermont emergency managers warn FEMA funding delays could force layoffs, pause training Vermont Emergency Management director Eric Wong told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy committee that delayed FEMA and federal grant approvals have forced the agency to pause contracts, training and purchases and may exhaust reserve funds by mid‑February unless awards clear, risking staff reductions and reduced response capacity.

Vermont's emergency management director warns that federal grant delays could lead to layoffs and cripple disaster response capabilities, putting communities at risk.

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Vermont legislators pass H.397 enhancing flood response and emergency management strategies Legislators approve H.397 to improve Vermont's flood response and emergency management.

Vermont legislators have just passed a crucial bill, H.397, aimed at revolutionizing the state's flood response and emergency management strategies.

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