Photo via Jerry Jam’s Facebook

Following intense flooding across Vermont which has trapped residents in their homes, washed out roads and set off widespread rescue efforts, Jerry Jam has announced it’s been forced to postpone its event this year. The event shared a message, on its website detailing the gravity of the statewide emergency–that has led to more than 100 people being rescued since Tuesday morning–and their decision to hold off on the gathering.

“Jammers, we are beyond disbelief in what has just happened in our host community of Cabot VT. There has been catastrophic damage to buildings and roads all throughout the town, and surrounding towns from the historic flooding. Roads are impassable,” the festival wrote.” They went on to say they were are forced given the situation to reschedule the event, adding, “This is way beyond flooded fields and muddy roads. This is a disaster, and the entire State of Vermont is in a state of emergency!”

The flooding occurred after storms hit Vermont, New York, Connecticut and other locations around the Northeast on Sunday. The resulting flooding broke several records and some dams neared capacity, and some of the heavy rainfall turned to river flooding across the state including its capital Montpelier, and the event’s location.

Jerry Jam continued their message by encouraging would be festival goers to respect the community and organizers during this time, said they’d address further concerns over the next day or two and that they’re busy notifying bands, volunteers and others immediately affected. They closed the message by sharing that a future date is to be decided and more information will be shared soon.

See the full statement below.