'A situation we have to adapt to': Flooding's impact on Vermonters experiencing homelessness
Posted on AllSides July 12th, 2023
From The Center
The historic flooding that damaged homes and roads across the state early this week also forced homeless shelters in Barre and Berlin to evacuate. Good Samaritan Haven provides shelter, food, and support to those experiencing homelessness in central Vermont. They have three shelters located in Barre City, Barre Town, and Berlin. Rick DeAngelis, the co-director of Great Samaritan Haven, was at the Berlin shelter on Monday when water levels started to rise along Route 302. The building borders a floodplain. He said emergency services arrived at the shelter around 6:30...