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Disaster Recovery Centers in Springfield, Rutland to close
The Springfield Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Springfield Health Center, 100 River St. in Springfield, will close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, and the Rutland Disaster Recover Center, in the Asa Bloomer Building at 88 Merchants Row in Rutland, will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. Once a location […]
Repair help available for damaged private roads, bridges
If your privately owned road or bridge was damaged or destroyed by Vermont’s July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration may be able to provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Individual Assistance Grants If you live in Windsor or Windham county or Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, […]
Attorney General Clark brings warning about recovery scams to southern Vermont
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark hit the road last week to hear from southern Vermont residents impacted by the July floods. Together with Vermont Senate Majority leader Alison Clarkson who represents Windsor County, Stephen Clark of the Small Business Association and Emily McDonnell, a small business advocate in […]
Law school offers free help to businesses navigating FEMA, SBA, seeks volunteer attorneys
SOUTH ROYALTON Vermont Law and Graduate School‘s Entrepreneurial Legal Laboratory — VLSell — has introduced a new legal assistance program supporting businesses impacted by recent flooding. Under this initiative, VLSell has coordinated with volunteer attorneys to provide free legal assistance and education to businesses navigating the legal complexities of flood recovery. VLSell has partnered in […]
Path of Least Resistance: Flood survivors struggle between the government maze or going it alone Business owners face a different road to recovery
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The federal government unveiled its new Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield last Friday under yet another deluge of rain and crackling thunderstorms, a seemingly new normal for this part of New England. Visitors to this new center, at 100 River St. in the Springfield Health Center, one of […]
FAQ: What does FEMA do; What does the SBA do
Editor’s note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided these Frequently Asked Questions. What is the difference between FEMA and SBA? FEMA offers grants to eligible homeowners and renters while SBA offers low interest disaster loans to businesses, homeowners and renters. Who can register with FEMA? Vermont homeowners or renters in Windham, Windsor, Chittenden, Caledonia, Orange, […]
New program offers meal vouchers for area restaurants Vermont Emergency Eats targets flood-impacted residents in Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, Weston, Londonderry
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC In an effort to feed disrupted populations in flood ravaged communities in Vermont, beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and running through Thursday, Aug. 31, the Vermont Emergency Eats program will begin signing up residents of Ludlow, Cavendish, Plymouth, Weston and Londonderry for meal vouchers for participating restaurants. To qualify in our […]
Londonderry, Plainfield FEMA centers to shut down
DDisaster Recovery Centers in Londonderry at Flood Brook School and in Plainfield at Twinfield Union School will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. The centers will remain open Sunday until then. The schools must get ready for the school year, which begins at the end of August. If you need FEMA or […]
State seeks to ensure health coverage for flood victims Special enrollment announced for those needing insurance
The Department of Vermont Health Access is working to ensure Vermonters affected by flooding maintain their health coverage. Having health insurance will bolster Vermonters’ health and well-being throughout what is sure to be a long and arduous recovery. The Department of Vermont Health Access, which administers Vermont Medicaid and Vermont Health Connect, is offering a […]
How to qualify for property loss, other expenses Homes, rentals, businesses, other losses could be eligible
Vermont homeowners and renters in Windham and Windsor counties as well as in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland and Washington counties who were affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred beginning July 7 may be eligible for FEMA grants for personal property losses and other eligible expenses. Individuals & Households […]
Update: Jamaica center opens; FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield UPDATE: New hours, days in centers throughout state
A new Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Springfield, becoming the second in the southern-central Vermont region following the floods of July 10. A center was opened in Londonderry more than 10 days ago. The new center — at 100 River St. within the Springfield Health Center — will help Vermont residents affected by the […]
What to know about emergency business gap funding
The Vermont Department of Economic Development has announced additional details and guidelines for the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program. This $20 million grant program is intended to help businesses and nonprofits restore, reopen, and bring their employees back to work after suffering physical damages to their property beginning on July 7, 2023, when severe storms […]
$300 cleanup grants available for liveable homes
If your home was damaged by Vermont’s recent floods but you can still live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 to help with cleanup. This Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to help homeowners and renters quickly address contamination from floodwaters to prevent additional losses and safety concerns. You […]
FEMA sets up long-term Disaster Recovery Center at Flood Brook School Individuals, businesses urged to sign up for assistance
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the gymnasium of Flood Brook School, at 91 VT-11 in Londonderry, to help those impacted by the floods of Monday, July 10. FEMA and the Small Business Administration will be on hand to help those affected […]
State offers $20 million in emergency gap funding for businesses An extra $11 million to be accelerated to 40 towns
Gov. Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak announced multiple initiatives today to provide financial support to businesses and municipalities impacted by the severe flooding. “Hundreds of Vermont businesses have been impacted by severe flooding, and for many, loans will not be enough” said Gov. Phil Scott. “That’s […]
Convoy of Hope truck to distribute supplies at Cavendish Town Elementary
A Convoy of Hope truck will be distributing supplies to flood victims on Thursday and Friday at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. Convoy of Hope is a faith-based relief effort, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, that responds to disasters throughout the country. Hours of the drive-through distribution will be 2 to 6 p.m. on […]
Disaster relief resource center open today and Thursday in Londonderry
A Multi-Agency Resource Center or MARC will be operating in Londonderry today and tomorrow to help area residents — including those in Ludlow — with disaster related needs. The MARC is located at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 Route 100, with state and local agencies and other organizations including FEMA, Vermont Emergency Management, […]
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to businesses, residents Flood recovery office set up in Ludlow; forms available online
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a presidential disaster declaration due to damages from severe storms and flooding that began on July 7. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Vermont small businesses and residents impacted by this disaster in […]
Individuals, business owners may be eligible for disaster jobless aid
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC MONTPELIER On Friday, President Biden approved Vermont’s Major Disaster Declaration request that authorizes Vermont to receive “individual assistance,” which includes Disaster Unemployment Assistance. The federally funded Disaster Unemployment Assistance program provides temporary unemployment insurance benefits to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of […]
