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1973 Floods Changed Disaster Response | Burlington News
On June 30, 1973, catastrophic flash floods in the Green Mountains—triggered by over six inches of rain—destroyed 26 bridges, railroad trestles, and cost over $65 million, claiming the lives of two boys. The disaster stretched across Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, prompting federal action that reshaped disaster response. New flood insurance laws and the consolidation of relief programs under one agency emerged from the tragedy, proving that nature’s fury demands better preparedness and coordinated action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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