2023 Flood Recovery Resources
GENERAL | MUNICIPAL | INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES | BUSINESSES | AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
General
VT Emergency Management
VT Agency of Natural Resources: https://anr.vermont.gov/flood
USDA Rural Development: https://www.rd.usda.gov/resources/rural-development-disaster-assistance
Municipal Assistance & Resources
Vermont Emergency Management
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
- Flood Ready Vermont
- Stream Permits – Municipal Emergency Protective Measures »
- After a Flood Resources » (including Substantial Damage Estimation »)
- National Flood Insurance Program – General Information »
- Post-Disaster Funding Resources »
- FEMA Public Assistance Funds for Post-Disaster Floodplain Administration and Enforcement »
- Flood Debris Cleanup Information
VT League of Cities and Towns
VT Emergency Gap Funding for Municipalities
- The program is under development and specific information will be released very soon. Read the July 21st Press Release.
VT Natural Resources Board
- Act 250 Waiver Available for Earth Extraction, Asphalt & Concrete Operations
Emergency Flooding Resource from Senator Sanders’ Office
Individual & Family Assistance & Resources
Report All Damage to 211
Reporting is a key element of the state’s tracking of flood impact. It helps with FEMA registration and federal funding – and also makes it possible to connect those in need with volunteers and organizations working to clean up and rebuild. No matter how big or small, reporting damage is essential. Go online to Vermont211.org, or dial 211 (or) 802/652-4636. Emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1.
- Vermont.gov Flood Resources »
This page has been developed to enable Vermonters to navigate important things to do and available resources in one initial stop. - Vermont Department of Health Guidance »
What to do before, during, and after a flood. Resources are available in many languages. Free drinking water test kits are available. - Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District: Flood Disaster Resources
- Vermont Language Justice Project: Flooding Resources
50 different flood response video messages across 16 languages. These videos include information about drinking water, safely returning to a home that has been flooded, how gardens and farms can be contaminated by flood water, and scams purporting to provide emergency relief. - FEMA Funding: Individuals & Households Program
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Emergency Watershed Protection Grant Program
Business & Non-Profit Assistance & Resources
The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is the regional development corporation for the Windham Region and has the lead on business and non-profit disaster recovery. Visit their website for related resources: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
- Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation: Business Flood Assistance
- VT Chamber of Commerce Flood Recovery Resources
- VT Small Business Development Center Disaster Recovery for Vermont
- Visit VtSBDC for information on documenting storm damage.
- Download a copy of the VT Small Business Development Center’s Disaster Recovery Guide for Business which contains steps business owners can take to prepare. Gather post-disaster information and document now.
- Better Business Bureau: Flooding Resources
- Agency of Commerce and Community Development: Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program
- US Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
Specifically for Non-Profits
- VT Community Foundation VCF Special & Urgent Needs grant program
Agricultural Assistance & Resources
- Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District: Flood Disaster Resources
- Farm Service Agency: Reporting of farm damage and losses
- Email agr.floodresponse@vermont.gov or call (802) 828-5667.
- Farm Service Agency: Fund Assistance
- Multiple assistance funds are available through the Vermont Farm Fund.
- Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab
- Routine soil testing, heavy metal screening, and soil nitrate analysis will be free for flood-impacted farms through August 15th. Please write ‘FLOODED’ on sample submission forms accompanying any soil samples. More information available at www.uvm.edu/extension/agricultural-and-environmental-testing-lab
- NOFA-VT Farmer Emergency Fund