As Vermonters repair or rebuild their homes, Efficiency Vermont can provide advice on replacing damaged insulation and on how to address health and safety issues. In addition, Efficiency Vermont has financial assistance available for air sealing, replacing insulation, heating and hot water systems as well as rebates on ENERGY STAR® clothes washers, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators.
Homesharing options for people displaced by storm
Home Share Now is facilitating short-term and long-term home sharing matches for people displaced by Irene. If the flood has left you homeless, or you have room in your home to share during this time of crisis, contact 802-479-8544 for more information about home sharing.
Learn more about home sharing at HomeShareNow.org.
FEMA and SBA officials urge homeowners affected by Irene to register for assistance
Jane Lindholm discussed options for Vermont homeowners with damage from Tropical Storm Irene today on VPR's Vermont Edition. Guests from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) urged affected residents to register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362), visiting FEMA's website at www.disasterassistance.gov.
New portal of Vermont rental vacancy lists
In response to the need for temporary and long-term housing after Tropical Storm Irene, we've added a new feature to the Vermont Housing Data website to help residents quickly view on-line lists of apartments for rent across the state. The new "portal", accessible directly from th
FEMA Public Assistance applicant briefings begin today
The Vermont Agency of Transportation will be holding applicant briefings for Vermont communities in counties granted a Public Assistance disaster declaration following floods from Tropical Storm Irene. All Vermont counties received this declaration, with the exception of Grand Isle County.
Five FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers now open across the state
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened five disaster recovery centers across the state. Centers are located in Killington, Dover, Barre, Brattleboro, and Waterbury. More locations are expected to open soon.
These centers will help Vermonters identify benefits, grants, and low-interest loans that are available to help families recover from the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
Donate to Brattleboro Housing Authority fund for residents affected by Irene
In addition to damaging their office building, Tropical Storm Irene devastated elderly housing run by the Brattleboro Housing Authority (BHA). The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition is reporting that BHA had damage in 70 of the 80 apartments at Melrose Senior Housing and have had to put up many seniors in temporary housing in motels.
Governor Shumlin lists steps for owners of Irene-damaged homes
The governor held a press conference in Moretown, Vermont yesterday to meet with residents, survey damage from Tropical Storm Irene and outline the various federal and state programs designed to help them get properties repaired and rebuilt. Read the governor's press release and list of resources for homeowners.
HUD announces disaster assistance for Vermont storm victims
On Friday, September 2nd, US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced several ways the agency will be speeding federal disaster assistance to Vermont and providing support for displaced owners and renters.
The notice announces that HUD is:
Eight counties now eligible for FEMA individual assistance
Over the weekend, four more counties were added to the list of those eligible for FEMA individual assistance to help recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene. Residents of Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties can now register for FEMA assistance online or by phone at 1-800-621-3362.