WATCH LIVE: Vermont's governor is giving an update on recovering from the devastating flooding the state is still dealing with.
No one has died in one of Vermont's worst natural disasters in a century, officials said Wednesday, but while the sun was out, the flood danger was not over., washing out roads and damaging thousands of homes. First responders and organizations from across New England have entered the Green Mountain State to provide assistance, and President Joe Biden has pledged to offer his full support, Gov. Phil Scott said at a news conference.
Roads were washed out and vehicles tipped over in the Ludlow/Okemo area on Tuesday after devastating rains. "Vermonters, keep your guard up and do not take chances," Vermont Commissioner of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison said.
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