Press Release

WATERBURY, VT—This afternoon Senator Peter Welch joined Senator Bernie Sanders, and Congresswoman Becca Balint on a call with United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the extreme damage to farms caused by recent storms and flooding in Vermont.   “Vermont’s farmers are at…

NORWICH, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) issued a statement today, following the news of the tragic death of Stephen Davoll of Barre City, Vermont. Mr. Davoll is reported to have died in his home following catastrophic flooding earlier this week and is the first reported death…

WASHINGTON—Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) addressed the Senate floor yesterday on the urgent need to deliver federal support to Vermonters recovering from severe storms that produced up to 9 inches of rain in some parts of the state and caused catastrophic flooding in many communities. In…

BURLINGTON, VT—Senator Peter Welch joined Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Becca Balint, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell today to update Vermonters on storm recovery and highlight the important work first responders are doing to advance recovery efforts across Vermont. …

WASHINGTON—Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) issued the statement below following a call with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell to urge the agency to support Vermont's recovery from extreme rain and flooding.   “When Hurricane Irene devastated communities across Vermont, we came together to support…

BURLINGTON, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) issued the following statement amid flooding and severe rain across Vermont:  “These storms are dangerous for folks throughout our state. I urge all Vermonters to take precautions: avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, stay up to date on the latest…