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Flooding resources

Thanks to a generous donation from Union Bank, all donations made to UWLC’s Flood Relief Fund will be matched $1 for $1 up to $25,000.

 

Vermont State Flood Relief Site

Start here for the most up-to-date list of resources, including:

  • Mold
  • Healthcare
  • Health insurance
  • Medicaid
  • Reporting damage
  • Cleaning up

 

Register for FEMA Funding before it goes away! 

Oct 12th is THE LAST DAY to register for assistance with FEMA. FEMA filing information. 

Denied by FEMA? You can and should appeal. How to Appeal fact sheet.

Visit disasterassistance.gov to register online or 1-800-621-3362 to register over the phone.

Vermont Department of Health flood info -- including mold

Floodready Vermont

Lamoille County General Resources

Business Resources

Visit town websites for town-specific information

 

Get or give assistance

 

Where to get items:

Cleaning supplies: JP Promising Goods (Johnson): Tues-Thurs, Sat - 8-10am & 4-6pm or as staffing is available or Capstone (see below)

Capstone, Morrisville:

  • Essentials Closet is stocked with taxable items such as cleaning supplies and hygiene products
  • Survival Supplies for folks sheltering outside: tents, sleeping bags, tarps and more.
  • FEMA registrations
  • Are you at risk of homelessness? 802-888-7993; crisis referral form

Well-water testing kits: Vermont Department of Health and Capstone has well-water testing kits. You should test your private well or spring if you were in an area that flooded or if there was pooling around your wellhead. Get kits at:

  • Deparrtment of Health Office, 63 Professional Drive, Morrisville
  • Capstone, 250 Industrial Park, Morrisville

 

Financial donation opportunities

United Way Flood Relief Fund - Your donation to UWLC’s Flood Relief Fund is matched $1 for $1 up to $25,000 thanks to Union Bank! With your help, we've raised almost $16,000 so far but we still have $9,000 left to go. Help us get to $25,000 by making a donation today! 

For local establishments who were hard hit from the flood:

 

Money for damages

Your first step should always be to make a FEMA claim. See above. OCTOBER 12TH IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE.

 

Cleanup and debris removal 

 

Business/Farm Recovery Resources

Lamoille Economic Development Flood web page: ALL BUSINESS RESOURCES ARE HERE.

 

Notices

 

Information

 

Flood Safety Best Practices

  • Stay Safe in a Flood: drinking water, returning home or back to business, and water testing kits.
  • Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency | CDC: protect yourself and loved ones from disease/chemicals in the water
  • Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Strong currents or unseen washouts can sweep you and your car away.
  • Turn off the circuit breaker in your home before you evacuate – if you can do so safely.
  • If rising water is approaching, leave.
  • If you need to evacuate, do so over high ground. Plan that route as soon as possible.
  • If vacating and it is SAFE, flip the circuit breaker
  • Practice safe generator use (do not use in an enclosed space)
  • If your home floods, have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system before you once again occupy your home.
  • If you are in a flood-prone area, or if you believe your home will be flooded, it is advisable to move valuables from your basement in case water enters your home.
  • Check your insurance coverage now, and then contact your insurance company if you have damage.

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