Hurricane Harvey Relief - Important Information
If you are a Vermonter who is interested in Donating or Volunteering in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, please read this informational release from the Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (TX VOAD) and the Onestar Foundation.
Citizen Assistance Registry in case of an Emergency (CARE)
For Vermonters who may need special assistance in an emergency or evacuation, please fill out the form below to register with E-911. The information is for use by emergency responders during an event. The registry will live in the E-911 Database. This is NOT a public portal.
Disaster Information and Resources
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1-800-621-3362 |
Only send Vermonters to register through FEMA once their community is designated a disaster by Presidential Declaration |
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1-800-659-2955 or online: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ |
For business owners to apply for low or no interest disaster loans |
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1-800-347-0488 |
Emergency services only Click here to find information about simple preparation tips during disaster situations |
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24/7 Hotline: 1-800-641-5005 |
Hazardous material spill reports |
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Non-emergency: 802-828-2430 Animal Health Emergency number: EPA National Response Center for Pesticide Spill: 1-800-424-8802 |
Statewide, for farm-related issues (crops & livestock). Emergency phone ONLY for immediate livestock health concerns and/or pesticide spills |
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Agency of Natural Resources |
Environmental Assistance Hotline: |
Manages water & air quality; regulates solid & hazardous wastes |
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5-1-1 has been discontinued, please use: |
Road closures & transportation related concerns (511-online is automated and 24/7) |
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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 |
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1-800-464-4343 or online: |
For information about drinking water safety & general information health-risks associated with clean-up efforts (e.g. mold information) |
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1-800-479-6151 |
Central resource for state benefits such as 3SquaresVT, fuel assistance, and health insurance |
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Community Action Agencies |
NEKCA: CVOEO: BROC: SEVCA: Capstone: |
These agencies provide a variety of core services in their communities, including emergency support and assistance |
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Statewide: 1-800-889-2047 |
Legal assistance for low-income Vermonters; legal advice over the phone |
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24/7: 1-800-660-9130 |
For disaster services & emergency needs (e.g. food, shelter, water) |
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SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) |
Disaster Distress Line: 1-800-985-5990 |
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
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1-888-707-8373 |
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 |
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Executive Director: 802-760-0042 |
Volunteer opportunities related to the disaster (statewide) AKA: Americorps |
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For more information please contact info@handsonnetwork.org |
Online database for disaster-related volunteer opportunities |