Flood Resources

State:

• Personal and business flood damages can- and really should-be reported to VT 211. This will help the state get a more accurate idea of the (huge) extent of damages and secure the appropriate amount of emergency funding. The 2-1-1 service will also of course will work to connect people with resources as they always do. 
• Flood victims can call 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898211, email info@vermont211.org, or go to the website vermont211.org, choose ‘Resident’ or ‘Business’ Form, and submit information that  way. The fillable form is a new addition during this emergency that people may not know about yet and may be easier and faster for some. Please help spread the word!

• The State of Vermont created a volunteer registration portal for those wishing to engage in an organized effort to assist communities.

• Governor Scott is holding frequent press conferences to share information about Vermont’s emergency response and recovery. View them on the Governor’s Facebook page, ORCA Media, and other Vermont media outlets.

• The Vermont Department of Health issued an important news release 7/13/23, Guidance for Vermont Flood Recovery Health and Safety.

• Vermonters are encouraged to register to receive VT-ALERT emergency information messages.

• Road closure information is available from New England 511.

• Vermont Department of Health offers guidance and information on their Stay Safe in a Flood page. These pages include topics such as Returning to your Home After a Flood and After a Flood: Drinking Water Guidance.

• The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources shares a frequently updated document listing towns with Boil Water and Do Not Drink notifications on their Flood Recovery Resource page.

• The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources press release dated 7/13/23 details How to Safely Pump Out Basements.

• FloodReadyVT offers many resources to Vermonters.

• The Vermont Department of Mental Health offers resources and support in response to the flooding.

Community Resources:

• Vermont Small Business Development Center offers a workbook to help small business owners document and move through planning and recovery stages after a disaster.

• Flood safety information in multiple languages is available from the Vermont Language Justice Project.

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers flood disaster response resources including information on safe clean-up practices.

• The Environmental Protection Agency offers flooded homes cleanup guidance.

• Vermont Community Foundation has set up a VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund.