It is very important for everyone – municipalities, individual homeowners, rental property owners, businesses and farmers/producers – to report any damage from the July 10 and 11 storm. Report damage by dialing 211 or visiting www.vermont211.org.
For the latest information on staying safe, getting help, giving help, clearing debris, documenting damage, and how to protect your mental health during this difficult time, please visit accd.vermont.gov/flood.
Governor Scott is pursuing a federal disaster declaration which, if granted, would unlock resources for repairing and rebuilding. For that application to be a success, the state needs your help.
Please document your damage and report it to Vermont 211. The state of Vermont will use this data to make its case to the federal government for a disaster declaration. You can help by:
- Taking pictures, videos, and notes before you start cleaning.
- Taking pictures, videos, and notes during cleanup.
- Saving receipts to keep track of your expenses.
- Reporting damage, even if you are not submitting an insurance claim, using the “Resident Form” or “Business Form”. You can also call 211 to report damage, but online reporting is preferred: www.vermont211.org
Remember, this data is only being used to help the state assess the extent of the damage as it applies for a federal disaster declaration and is not an application for assistance.
The Governor has also authorized temporary regulatory relief to expedite emergency response and infrastructure rebuilding. The authorization waives certain requirements. For more detail, click here.
Farmers should report damage to Vermont 211 and connect with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture for more information and resources: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/flood