Efficiency Vermont - Flood Recovery Webinar

August 10, 2023 | 5-6 pm

As Vermonters begin to recover from recent floods, Efficiency Vermont is hosting a webinar to answer common questions about rebuilding your home or small business. Join our energy experts to discuss drying out, weatherization while making repairs, and ensuring a healthy home and indoor environment after a flood. We'll also have some additional resources for small businesses.

We encourage sending in questions by email to webinarevt@efficiencyvermont.com.

Register for the webinar

FEMA DR4720 Applicant Briefings in Central Vermont

Applicants in the counties of Chittenden, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia, Washington, Addison, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, Bennington and Windham should attend at least 1 applicant briefing to discuss how to apply for the FEMA Public Assistance program. Applicants can include Towns, State agencies and Certain Non-Profits with 501c3.

Waterbury- Friday August 4 at 10 am, In-person SEOC 45 State Drive, Waterbury

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Meeting ID: 229 408 300 165 | Passcode: aQvBnF

2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit

August 15, 2023

Registration is ongoing for the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s (VCRD) 2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Strengthening Skills, Capacity, and Opportunity for the Future! The event will take at Vermont State University Randolph. 

Nothing gets done in Vermont communities without the people who put themselves on the line for their town and for the issues they care about. Join us in Randolph on August 15th to connect with over 500 community builders from across the state along with people from the non-profit, business, and government sectors, and more. The Summit is an opportunity to gain new skills, meet like-minded individuals, share success stories, and explore big ideas for the future of Vermont. 

All people who care about their community and the future of our state are encouraged to attend.

Learn more at vtrural.org/summit

Vermont Flooding Emergency Response: Food Needs

Hunger Free Vermont is using this survey to capture statewide need for groceries, prepared meals, water, and infant formula. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has asked to gather this information in order to secure state and federal funds to meet the unmet needs of those impacted by the flood, both right now and throughout the long recovery period to come.

Administering your flood hazard regulations Training Video Available

If you missed our training on administering your flood hazard regulations: making Substantial Damage (SD) Determinations and Substantial Improvement (SI) Determinations Training, a slide deck and video of the training is available on our website.

CVRPC's Flood Resources

We continue to upload resource information to our website at 2023 Flood Event Resources Please do not hesitate to contact us @ cvrpc@cvregion.com

Links and Tips from VLCT's Flood Recovery Web Page

Resources for Municipal Administrative Officers - ANR guidance about Substantially Damaged (SD) and Substantial Improvement (SI) determinations, including template letter for building owner. FEMA SI/SD Checklist - Initial screening thresholds and included/excluded improvement cost

Municipal Roads General Permit - Storm Damage Culvert Repair & Change of Contact (7/24/2023)

DEC Press Release: Vermont Residents Can Bring Flood-Related Hazardous Materials to Collection Site in Middlesex or Local Collection Locations - Published 7/28/2023

USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program - For imminent threats to life and property. Projects or floodplain buyouts. Governmental entity must be applicant. 60-day window from disaster event to apply.

USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program - For imminent threats to life and property. Projects or floodplain buyouts. Governmental entity must be applicant. 60-day window from disaster event to apply.

VEM: Flood Work and Contractors! Must Read (7/22/2023)

Flood Recovery Discussions and Workshops - Vermont Council on Rural Development events to help formal and informal community leaders share response and recovery challenges, best practices, and thoughts on how to move forward together.

UVM Drone Services and Aerial Images of Flooding - No charge services. Helps document flood damaged areas.

Much more available @ https://www.vlct.org/flood-recovery

FEMA Clean & Sanitize Assistance Program (excerpt from VTDigger)

FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to help homeowners and renters quickly address contamination from floodwaters to prevent additional losses and safety concerns and is available to those in counties where a disaster declaration has been made.

Applicants for the relief money are subject to a FEMA inspection. The damage cannot otherwise be covered by insurance. FEMA may reimburse residents who have already cleaned their homes, provided they have receipts of supplies, materials or paid help. 

People can apply for assistance online or by phone, at 1-800-621-3362

RFPs & Grant Information

BEGAP Application is Now Live 

The Department of Economic Development (DED) is pleased to announce the application portal for the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) is now live and accepting applications.

Please note: the first step is creating an account with the State of Vermont. Instructions on how to do that can be found here. 

On the DED website you will also find a webinar that includes screenshots of a sample application, and program FAQs. There are also additional resources for non-English speakers and anyone who needs technical assistance.

The $20M BEGAP grant program is to help Vermont businesses and nonprofits that suffered physical damage in the flood that began July 7, 2023. The money is to be used to help them reopen their doors and get their employees back to work as soon as possible.

Go the BEGAP Page to Apply

The Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program

The Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program launched July 6th. The program provides incentives for installing EV charging that will increase Vermonters' access to charging at workplaces, multi-unit homes, and community attractions. For more information visit the program's website . Sam Lash is also available to assist – contact her at lash@cvregion.com