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Flooding resources

Flooding Resources

 

Report Damages

No damage is too small to report. It will all help the state of Vermont paint a picture of the devastation that will be used to apply for federal disaster relief.

*When documenting your damage, please write it down and take photos of it. This will also be helpful to you if you decide to make an insurance claim.

Vermont Department of Health flood info -- including mold

Floodready Vermont

Lamoille County General Resources

Business Resources

Visit town websites for town-specific information

 

Lamoille Area Response Network (LeARN)

Get assistance with FEMA as well as available resources.  Sarah Henshaw is the LeARN Coordinator. 

Contact info: 802-730-9513, learn@uwlamoille.org

 

Get or give assistance

  • Volunteer or get help from volunteers: email volunteer@uwlamoille.org
  • Vermont 211 website or call 2-1-1

    • Cell carriers are potentially being impacted by flooding. When someone in an affected area dials the 3 digit number it is trying to reroute the number and not connecting. Due to this flood impact, we are advising to use one of the 10 digit numbers if citizens can’t connect using 211: 802-652-4636 or 866-652-4636.

  • United Way of Lamoille County: (802) 888-3252 x1; jessica@uwlamoille.org
  • State Emergency Operations: 1-800-347-0488

 

Mental Health/Crisis Services

  • Starting Over Strong Vermont: helps individuals and communities recover from disasters through community outreach and access to mental health services. Call Vermont 2-1-1 to be connected to outreach workers and resources in your area. 
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate support from trained crisis counselors who can offer emotional support and connect you with local resources.
  • Mobile Crisis Services: mobile crisis teams are on standby to provide in-person and telehealth support and crisis intervention. They can be reached through your local community mental health centers. 
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH): Call or text 1–800–985–5990 for free, confidential crisis counseling available 24/7, on all days of the year 
  • LCMH Crisis Line: 802-888-5026 (option 1) OR text 741741
  • Mental Health Supports (Dept. of Mental Health)

 

 

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)

*Breakfast on Us at United Community Church is and remains open; they also have water. 

LeARN Lending Library - dehumidifiers and fans available; email learn@uwlamoille.org or text 802-730-9513

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.
  • Are you at risk of homelessness? 802-888-7993; crisis referral form

Water testing kits: 

  • Limited supply at Department of Health Office, 63 Professional Drive, Morrisville
  • Free kits for private wells and springs only available by request here

Tyvek gear for clean up and N95 masks - available at Department of Health Office, 63 Professional Drive, Morrisville

3SquaresVT Replacement Form - for those impacted by the flooding to replace lost food.

 

Financial donation opportunities

United Way Flood Relief Fund 

For local establishments who were hard hit from the flood:

 

Money for damages

 

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.
  • After a Flood- Safe Drinking Water & Test Kits (Dept. of Health)
  • 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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