Statement record

Bernie Sanders — Jul 12, 2024

U.S. Senator (I-VT) · Jul 12, 2024

On July 12, 2024, Sanders issued “Vermont Suffers Another Flood”: this week’s flooding in Barre, Plainfield, Lyndonville, Richmond, Williamstown, Bolton, Moretown, and other towns; more than 100 rescues; at least two dead. He said his office was in touch with FEMA, Gov. Scott, Sen. Welch, and Rep. Balint. He did not use the name Beryl. The flood is the Beryl-remnant event NHC counts on this storm. Relief; no climate change.

Analysis notes

Core (Sanders caucuses with Democrats). In-window. Event yes — names this week’s Vermont flood that is Beryl’s remnant flooding. Climate no. Obstruction no. Aug 3 Stafford letter is out of window.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Names this week’s Vermont flood, communities, rescues, two deaths.
Climate Connection no — Relief only.
Mentioned Policy no — FEMA contact; Stafford letter is Aug 3.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — No obstruction claim.