Editorial Standards ⓘ The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has denied Gov. Phil Scott's appeal for federal funding to help pay for damages caused by flooding on July 10, 2025.The storm caused damage in several Northeast Kingdom towns, including Burke, Wheelock, Sheffield and Sutton. Gov. Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration from FEMA, estimating the damage at $1.85 million back in August. The Trump Administration denied the initial request in October. Gov.