Flood Memories Resurface in Montpelier | Montpelier News

Heavy rain in central Vermont stirred up trauma for those who survived last year’s historic floods — even without direct impact, the storm clouds brought back painful memories. Onion River Outdoors, relocated to a safer floodplain, still feels the emotional weight of last year’s devastation. Capitol Stationers, with its waterline still visible on the window, rebuilt from the ground up — keeping a photo of the damage as a daily reminder of resilience. Montpelier’s fire chief urges residents to prep now: check insurance, maintain sump pumps, clear drains, and know evacuation routes. While the community’s recovery is far from over, lessons learned are making Montpelier stronger and more prepared for what’s to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a321745d88036bc