Updated: August 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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VT PoC’s BIPOC Relief Fund
The Vermont Professionals of Color Network is dedicated to supporting the success of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), also known as the Global Majority, through networking, education, and advocacy.
This inaugural relief fund was established to support BIPOC small businesses and community members following the 2023 VT Flood and will remain active as an integral part of our network.
Visit VT PoC’s BIPOC Relief Fund Page to learn more information.
Other Funding Opportunities
VT PoC – Available Funding / Resources (Google Sheets) ↗
We’ve created a document listing current grant opportunities. This document will be regularly updated as more opportunities become available. If you know of a grant that isn’t on this list, please let us know so we can add it!
Staying Informed
- To stay up to date on current safety alerts, register for VT Alerts.
- To report damages and get more information, visit Vermont 211.
- Alternatively, dial 211 from anywhere in Vermont. If you do not have an 802 number, call the alternative number: 802-652-4636.
- You can also text your zip code to 898211. Text hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- To receive live news updates, visit: Vermont Public.
- To find flood-prone areas near you, visit the Vermont Flood Ready Atlas.
- For road conditions and closures, see newengland511.org or @511VT on Twitter.
- For information about power outages across the state, see vtoutages.org.
- To find the latest forecasts and water levels for specific rivers, visit the National Weather Service.
- For closed school activities and child care programs, click here.
- Read about what to do after your home has been flooded here.
- Learn about the hazards of floodwater on this CDC guide.
- For state flood recovery centers, click here.
Translated Information
For more resources and translated information including before and after flooding fact sheets, visit Health Vermont. Languages available: Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, French, Nepali, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese.
The Vermont Language Justice Project released YouTube videos in multiple languages with information about the flood such as on how to stay safe during one, after one, and more. Access them all here. (We highly encourage you to explore their YouTube channel for more information such as watching out for people posing as FEMA!) Languages available: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, French, English, Kirundi, Maay Maay, Mandarin, Nepali, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Ukranian, Vietnamese.
Vermont Flooding Resource List
The Vermont Releaf Collective has aggregated a list of helpful resources for agriculture and broader businesses who may have been impacted by the floods. Make sure to look at the end of the document for important advocacy resources.
The following is an expansive crowd-sourced resource list on Google Docs that includes a wide range of information such as:
- news, accessibility, evacuation protocol & municipal updates, shelter resources, temporary housing, food, mental health resources, business resources, FEMA Municipal and PNP Public Assistance, FEMA individual assistance, financial resources, donations, pets & livestock, necessary clean-up supplies, wifi resources, legal resources, statewide volunteers, regional resources, mutual aid and volunteer management, and more.
This list updates daily as more resources become available.
Mutual Aid
Find a list of Vermonters that need help, and Vermonters that can help you. In this spreadsheet, volunteers provide their contact information as well as what support they can provide to you.
For NEK
If you have any resources for the NEK, please email us at thefam@vtpoc.net.
Disaster Recovery for Business
If your business was affected by the flood, follow this Disaster Recovery Guide to help you consider how to move forward. The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) developed this working guide while assisting Vermont businesses after Hurricane Irene. You can also access their flood resource page here.
For businesses facing challenges during the flood, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation (CVEDC) is regularly updating resources for flood relief as they become available. They are also offering their support and research for businesses impacted by the flood. Send them an email at mbounty@cvedc.org to discuss your situation.
The Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) has also compiled opportunities for businesses to receive and provide support on their flood recovery guide, linked below.
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has set up a severe storm recovery page for businesses, where you can also find a link to sign up for their newsletter specifically related to the recent flood.
List of Shelters
- Barton Municipal Building, 17 Village Lane, Barton, Vermont
- Bridgewater Grange Hall, Route 100A, Bridgewater, Vermont
- Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main Street, Cavendish, Vermont
- Flood Brook School, 91 Route 11, Londonderry, Vermont
- Hazen Union Gymnasium, 78 Hazen Union Drive, Hardwick, Vermont
- Masonic Lodge Mt Lebanon #46, 1110 Route 30, Jamaica, Vermont
- Mount Holly Town Hall, 50 School Street, Mount Holly, Vermont
- Newbrook Fire Department, 698 Route 30, Newfane, Vermont
- Northfield Middle and High School, 37 Cross Street #2, Northfield, Vermont
- Pittsfield Town Hall, 40 Village Green, Pittsfield, Vermont
- Plumley Armory at Norwich University, 24 ID White Ave, Northfield, Vermont
- Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth, Vermont
- White River Valley Middle School, 273 Pleasant Street, Bethel, Vermont
- Williamstown Middle and High School, 120 Hebert Road, Williamstown, Vermont
- Woodstock EMS Building, 454 Woodstock Road, Woodstock, Vermont
- Woodstock Elementary School, 15 South Street, Woodstock, Vermont
- Vermont Technical College, 124 Administrative Drive, Randolph Center, Vermont
Pet-friendly shelters:
Note: please call ahead to check capacity and see what you need to bring—more info available on VT DART Facebook.
- Barre City Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hill, Barre, Vermont
- Belmont Village Fire Station, 52 Church Street, Mount Holly, Vermont
- Hartford High School, 37 Highland Ave., White River Junction
- Rutland High School, 22 Stratton Rd., Rutland, Vermont
- Vermont State University, 337 College Hill Road, Johnson, Vermont
What to bring to an emergency shelter:
- Prescription and emergency medications
- Foods that meet special dietary requirements
- Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
- Chargers for electronic devices
- Books, games, and other forms of entertainment
