Category Archives: Emergency Management

FEMA Deadlines Extended

Posted on October 19, 2011 by vtlocalroads

Gov. Shumlin: Deadlines Extended for FEMA Assistance MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved an extension to the deadline for individuals and municipalities to apply for federal disaster assistance.  The deadline for Individual … Continue reading →

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FEMA Application Deadline for Public Assistance Extended

Posted on September 29, 2011 by vtlocalroads

From Mark Bosma- Vermont Emergency Management WATERBURY, VT – Cities and towns in Vermont will have an extra 16 days to apply for federal disaster assistance to help repair damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene.  The new deadline for communities … Continue reading →

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Health Safety Information After the Flood

Posted on September 7, 2011 by vtlocalroads

The Vermont Department of Health has posted a number of resources to reference after the flooding here on its website: http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/water/flood.aspx

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Steps to Take When Applying for FEMA Assistance

Posted on September 7, 2011 by vtlocalroads

Homeowners and Individuals applying for FEMA assistance need to follow to the steps outlined on the Vermont Emergency Management website- http://vem.vermont.gov/home/iasteps. Counties that have received the Individual Assistance Declaration to date are Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Orange, Rutland, Washington,  Windsor and Windham.

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Updated Resources

Posted on September 6, 2011 by vtlocalroads

We have shifted our listing of resources to aid in the recovery from Tropical Storm Irene to a page on our website http://www.vermontlocalroads.org/resources%20for%20Irene/Irene%20Recovery%20Resources.html. A link and announcements continue to appear on the homepage. Additional Resources that have been added this … Continue reading →

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Obama Declares Vermont Major Disaster Area

Posted on September 2, 2011 by vtlocalroads

President Obama approved Vermont’s application for a federal disaster designation hours after receiving Gov. Peter Shumlin’s formal request. From the Burlington Free Press: “Individuals in four counties — Chittenden, Rutland, Washington, and Windsor — will be eligible under Thursday’s declaration for grants to … Continue reading →

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DOT Releases $5 million to Aid in Road and Bridge Repair

Posted on September 1, 2011 by vtlocalroads

Governor Peter Shumlin announced yesterday the the Federal Department of Transportation has released $5 million in emergency funds to help Vermont rebuild and repair roads and bridges destroyed or damaged. The money will be available for assistance immediately. Gov. Shumlin … Continue reading →

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Google Map Offered by VTrans to Monitor the Status of Roads

Posted on September 1, 2011 by vtlocalroads

The Vermont Department of Tranportation is updating this Google map twice daily http://crisislanding.appspot.com/?crisis=2011_flooding_vermont. It provides a visual of roads closed, reopened, opened to emergency vehicles only.

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Businesses Asked to Call Agency of Commerce to Report Damage

Posted on September 1, 2011 by vtlocalroads

From Mark Bosma, Public Information Officer, Vermont Emergency Management Businesses that have suffered damage in this week’s storms should call the Agency of Commerce disaster hotline at 802-828-3211 to report the damage.  Businesses could become eligible for disaster assistance from … Continue reading →

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Call for Volunteers on Vermont Response Website

Posted on September 1, 2011 by vtlocalroads

Looking to help out with the recovery? The website http://vtresponse.wordpress.com/ was formed with the goal  to be an informational resource for volunteers ready to help, listing the who, what, when, where and how of everything related to this natural disaster. It is updated … Continue reading →

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