Leominster Flood Recovery One Year Later
One year after catastrophic flooding in Leominster, Massachusetts, recovery efforts continue as residents and the city seek additional funding to address approximately $30 million in damages. Infrastructure repairs are expected to take another two years to complete.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 5 |
Novelty | 5 |
Positivity | 6 |
Reliability | 8 |
Actionability | 6 |
Society | 7 |
Journalism | 4 |
Highlights
- Leominster experienced catastrophic flooding on September 11, 2022, with nearly one foot of rain falling in a few hours.
- The flooding caused approximately $30 million in damages, with FEMA covering only part of the costs for about 800 homeowners and businesses.
- Recovery efforts are ongoing one year later, with infrastructure repairs expected to take another two years to complete.
- Residents faced significant damage to homes and personal property, with many having to use personal savings for recovery.
- The city is still seeking additional funding and grants to support recovery efforts.
Perspectives
- Residents expressed confusion and frustration over FEMA's initial denial of aid for the flooding, which left many without necessary support for recovery efforts.
- Some residents highlighted the generosity of the community and the support they received from friends and neighbors during the recovery process.