FILE - An overwhelmed resident surveys the damage following flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Plainfield, Vt. On Wednesday, July 24, Vermont opened the first of four flood recovery centers while officials waited to find out whether the state qualifies for federal help through a disaster declaration. (AP Photo/Dmitry Belyakov, File)
FILE - Rick Gordon, of Plainfield, Vt., looks at what remains of Mill Street and an apartment building after remnants of Hurricane Beryl caused flooding and destruction, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Plainfield. On Wednesday, July 24, Vermont opened the first of four flood recovery centers while officials waited to find out whether the state qualifies for federal help through a disaster declaration. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)