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
Agency |
Contact Number |
Notes |
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 |
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 |
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 |