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Relief efforts continue in Vermont after devastating flooding trapped people inside their homes.

Earlier this week, flooding went as high as the windows of businesses, sweeping away roadways and pushing dam systems to the brink.

While there are still concerns, many are now switching the focus to cleaning up. Dozens of people were rescued by boats, a surprising scene as crews made their way through what was once city streets.

Nicknamed “The Green Mountain State,” Vermont is well known for its ski resorts. Some of which, like the Okemo Mountain Resort, saw flooding and large amounts of debris. Vermont is also home to 150 miles worth of the Appalachian Trail, but now officials with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy are asking hikers to stay out of the area.

They released a statement saying, “hikers should postpone their hikes in Vermont until emergency management officials advise that leisure travel can begin again and conditions improve.”

Read on for some solid tips on what to do when faced with flash floods from Outdoors’ lead adventurer, Bear Grylls.

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Bear Grylls on How to Survive a Flash Flood

Flash floods are so-called because they can happen literally in minutes, both out in the wild and also in urban environments.

Causes include heavy rain, natural phenomena like earthquakes or from the build-up of water in lakes and rivers, which then overflow. They happen frequently, so it’s good to know how to deal with one.

How to Watch a Volcano Eruption Safely

This week, a volcano erupted in Iceland for the third time in three years. It captured the country’s and the world’s attention as the eruption was live-streamed on the internet. But it’s also forced the Icelandic government to warn people about the hazards of getting up close and personal to an erupting volcano.

“Of course, it is amazing to witness the presence of the natural forces but let’s be careful and keep the instructions of the Public Protection in mind,” said Iceland’s President Gudni TH. Johannesson in a statement on Facebook.

These Boogie Boards Are Made From ‘Shrooms

Surfing has always provided a close connection with nature, whether that’s the power of waves or the focus on protecting the ocean. Now one company is taking it further by creating biodegradable boogie boards made from mushrooms.

The Magical Mushroom Company primarily focuses on making sustainable packaging and putting an end to using polystyrene, more often called styrofoam. The company is now running a Kickstarter to get their boogie boards to beaches around the world. The U.K.-based company says they’ve teamed up with the Predn Surf Co. to perfect the design.

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