Vermont's misery continues as flooding isolates communities

[cali]

Source: CNN

Burlington, Vermont (CNN) -- Residents of Vermont know their work is cut out for them as they struggle for normalcy after enduring the wrath of Irene.

The landlocked rural state saw fast-moving floods spawned by the storm swarm towns from Brattleboro to Woodstock.

"It's heartbreaking to see your home and home state destroyed -- and seeing places and landmarks that you can recognize even from early childhood now destroyed by flooding," said Ryan Ritter who lives in Rutland near the state's border with New York.

There was no way in or out of his town, the 20-year-old Ritter said.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/30/irene.vermont/

[democrank]

1. We`ll get through this.

Bless Vermont and all her people.

[florida08]

2. so terribly sorry

We knew the flooding was going to be the story. Heart goes out to those having lost so much.

[Botany]

3. Vermont is flat out wonderful

All my best to the people of Vermont!

[dotymed]

4. The very best of wishes for Vermont and her people.

I know it's a bad time. I worked in the aftermath of Katrina. I do hope that Vermont can give us one more export this year. Bernie Sanders for President.

[handmade34]

5. Coolidge said it well

"Vermont is a state I love.
I could not look upon the peaks of Ascutney,
Killington, Mansfield and Equinox
Without being moved in a way that no other scene could move me.
It was here that I first saw the light of day;
Here I received my bride;
Here my dead lie,
pillowed on the loving breast of our everlasting hills.
I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys,
Her scenery and invigorating climate,
...but most of all because of her indomitable people.
They are a race of pioneers who have almost beggared themselves
to serve others.
If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the union
and support of our institutions should languish,
It could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people
Of this brave little state of Vermont."

[DesertFlower]

6. my sister's boyfriend runs a ski lodge in

killington, vermont. they are completely stranded. there are 15 guests who he's trying to keep fed and comfortable. the roads have been completely washed out.

don't know how long their food will hold out. most of the employees live in rutland and are unable to get to work.

please send positive thoughts.

[uppityperson]

7. Best wishes to all affected by the storm and floods. For the rest of us,

a reminder to check your emergency kits, replace the food and water that is outdated. Be prepared, if possible, for at least a week.

Good luck to all affected.

[Odin2005]

8. Any word from Cali? I'm worried about her.

:(

[cali]

10. I'm fine. thanks for thinking of me. I live on a hill, and though there was some flooding

down in the village and my road got washed out, it wasn't nearly as bad here as in other places. And man, are we lucky; the Lamoille River runs very close by and it nearly rose the 25 feet to the bridge.

[Odin2005]

11. Good to hear you are OK!

:hi: :hug:

[tawadi]

9. More than 200 roads across the state were impassable

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14720910