President Biden approves federal disaster declaration to help Vt. communities impacted by January winter storm

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President Biden approves federal disaster declaration to help Vt. communities impacted by January winter storm

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration to help communities in five Vermont counties damaged by the severe winter storm in January.The declaration covers Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Lamoille and Orleans counties.Cities, towns, and public utilities in the these counties now qualify for 75% reimbursement of recovery costs.During a preliminary damage assessment, state and federal officials identifie…