Flood and Disaster Recovery Links & Resources
State of Vermont Disaster Recovery Resource Center
FEMA Vermont Page for Disaster Assistance
FEMA New Hampshire Page for Disaster Assistance
Flood related information and resources for Lamoille County:
Flooding resource page
Community members who need help from volunteers, click here.
Community members who would like to volunteer, click here.
Click here to document damages. It is important to do so for funding for relief.
Flooding resources for farmers. Once it is safe to do so, farms should document property damage and crop or livestock loss. Farmers should assess damages field by field and crop by crop. A manure pit is the best location to dump milk, assuming there is adequate pit capacity and freeboard requirements are maintained. Please ensure to maintain accurate records.
Flood Recovery Support Information – Vermont Housing and Finance Agency
Flood Recovery – Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Guidance for people with wells.
Mold:
If your home has been flooded and has been closed up for several days, assume your home has mold.
- Wear protective clothing, including masks (N-95) and gloves, when cleaning.
- Children, people with breathing problems, and people with weakened immune systems should not help clean up after a flood.
- Dry your home out. Open doors and windows. You can use fans and dehumidifiers when electricity is safe.
- Have your home heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system checked before you turn it on to prevent spreading mold throughout the house.
- Clean moldy items that do not absorb water using soap and water. Materials that easily absorb water may need to be thrown away.
- Launder clothes and smaller fabrics and textiles. Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent – keep separate from uncontaminated items.
- Wear gloves and other protective equipment.
- Avoid dangerous and contaminated floodwaters.
- Separate hazardous items from trash (see the list below).
- Contact your Solid Waste District or town to learn about household hazardous waste service Flood damaged appliances, electronics, batteries, and tires can be brought to most local transfer stations for safe disposal and recycling.
- Avoid dumping or spilling hazardous materials on the ground or into the water.
- Safely store hazardous items until they can be disposed of properly.