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VT to Receive Additional Federal Money for Tropical Storm Irene & 2011 Spring Flood Damages

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Vermont is going to receive another $18.25 million in federal emergency road aid for damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene and the 2011 Spring flooding.

According to a press release, funding is part of a $1.1 billion in new emergency relief fund approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama.

The money will be used to help fix bridges and roads damaged across the state during these weather events.

Approximately $4.26 million in state funds will be required to match the federal dollars.

The press release says Vermont has received $161 million for Irene repairs and $12.25 million for 2011 spring flooding repairs from the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program.

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) made the announcement Thursday.

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