'Vermont Strong' License Plates Have Raised $1 Million for Flood Relief so Far

"When you see that coming down the other way on the road, it sends a message that somebody who may (be) wondering in the context of this world, 'Who's got my back?'" says Dan Smith, president of the Vermont Community Foundation, which has helped distribute more than $12 million in flood relief funds.

"We have each other's back."

Vermont Gov.

Phil Scott has been selling "Vermont Strong" plates to raise money for flood relief, and he announced a new campaign Monday to raise another million, WCAX reports.

Scott says the plates have raised $1 million so far, with money distributed to businesses, homeowners, and renters.

He says the primary focus now is helping individuals in four specific areas.

"From a lack of heat, to buying food because their local grocery store is still closed or even cooking it because their kitchen isn't usable, to paying bills because flood repairs weren't in the budget, to needing mental health services with all this on their shoulders," Scott says.

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