Vermont 2-1-1 United Ways of Vermont

Agency

Contact Number

Notes

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

1-800-621-3362 (1-800-462-7585 TTY) or register online www.disasterassistance.gov

Only send Vermonters to register through FEMA once there community is designated a disaster by presidential declaration.

SBA –Small Business Administration

1-800-659-2955

For business owners to apply for low or no interest loans.

VEM – Vermont Emergency Management

1-800-347-0488

Emergency services only

Visit www.vem.vermont.gov/preparedness for information about simple preparation tips during disaster situations.

HAZMAT

1-800-641-5005

Hazardous material spill reports

Agency of Agriculture

Non emergency: 802-828-1619 

Statewide, for farm-related issues (crops & livestock). Emergency phone ONLY for immediate livestock health concerns and/or pesticide spills.

Emergency/After Hours: 802-951-2600

Agency of Natural Resources-Environmental Conservation

1-800-974-9559

Manages water & air quality; regulates solid & hazardous wastes

Agency of Transportation

511 (automated) or

1-800-866-7099

Road closures & transportation related concerns (511 is automated & 24/7).

1-800-866-7099 is an emergency call center available 7am-5pm.

Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD)

802-828-3211

In addition to reporting business damage to local town offices, this number is available for businesses to get the appropriate documents for damage assessment. Documents can be found at  http://vbsr.org/sandy_preparedness_info/  Forms can be faxed to 802-828-2928.

Vermont Department of Health

1-800-464-4343 or visit www.healthvermont.gov/emerg/Facts.aspx

For information about drinking water safety & general information health-risks associated with clean-up efforts (e.g. mold information).

Additional information at www.healthvermont.gov

Economic Services Division (ESD) Benefits Service Center

1-800-479-6151

Central resource for state benefits such as 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, & Health Insurance

Community Action Agencies

NEKCA

St. Johnsbury (748-6040) Newport (334-7316)

Call for Emergency Housing (daytime). Family & community support services; emergency support (food, clothing); emergency housing resources, case management resources.

CVOEO

Burlington (863-6248) Middlebury (388-2285)

St. Albans (527-7392)

BROC

Rutland (775-0878) or Bennington (447-7515)

SEVCA

Westminster 802-722-4575 or 800-464-9951

CVCAC

Barre 479-1053

Vermont 2-1-1

802-652-4636 (direct line) or 866-652-4636 (toll free)

or 2-1-1 (anywhere in Vermont)

For all health and human service inquiries, information about local shelters and other disaster-related resources throughout all phases of the storm. *AHS Emergency Housing from 4:30pm to 8pm (calls after 8pm are transferred to partners at Maine 2-1-1).

2-1-1 Maine

1-877-463-6207

Vermont 2-1-1 transfers lines to Maine 2-1-1 after 8pm (until 8am) and weekends

Vermont Legal Aid

Statewide: 1-800-889-2047

Legal assistance for low-income VTers; legal advice over the phone.

Website: www.vtlawhelp.org

American Red Cross

Burlington:1-800-660-9130

For disaster services & emergency needs (e.g. food, shelter, water).

Current Emergency Shelters Available: 

     1. TBA

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Rutland: 802-773-9159

Brattleboro: 802-254-2377

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)

1-800-273-8225

Suicide Intervention hotline, 24-7

Vermont Senior Helpline

1-800-642-5119 (statewide)

For individuals over age 60, including flood related information, resources & assistance

Vermont Disaster Relief Fund

http://www.vermontdisasterrecovery.com/

Fund set up for survivors of disaster; to provide financial assistance to homeowners with unmet needs related to the storm. Refer to network of case managers.

United Way of Chittenden County

www.unitedwaycc.org

United Ways of Vermont, for volunteer opportunities related to the disaster (statewide).

SerVermont

http://servermont.vermont.gov/about_us

1-800-VERMONT(8376668)

Volunteer opportunities related to the disaster (statewide).

S.O.S. Vermont

855-767-8800

Crisis counseling and mental health first aid for survivors of storm/flooding/disaster-situations.

HandsOn Network Volunteer Center

http://www.pointsoflight.org

Online database for disaster-related volunteer opportunities

Corporation for National and Community Service

www.serve.gov

Online database for disaster-related volunteer opportunities

National Donations Management Center (NDMC)

www.aidmatrixnetwork.org

Material goods donation database