Our Mission
RISE ABOVE, allows affected communities gain access to a network of volunteers, professionals, and resources dedicated to flood recovery and rebuilding efforts. Our user-friendly website serves as a centralized hub where users can request and offer assistance, exchange vital information, and coordinate community-driven initiatives. No community should face the aftermath of a flood alone.
Climate change-induced flooding presents a significant and escalating threat to vulnerable communities worldwide. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and storm surges, combined with rising sea levels, are exacerbating flood risks and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, property, and human lives. These flooding events not only result in immediate destruction but also have long-term consequences for affected regions, including economic losses, displacement of populations, and adverse impacts on public health and ecosystems. Urgent action is required to develop comprehensive strategies that mitigate the impacts of climate change-related flooding, enhance resilience, and protect vulnerable communities and vital infrastructure from future flood risks.
Flooding in Vermont
Aerial footage of Montpelier on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, after the capital experienced historic catastrophic flooding from the heavy rainfall throughout the state.