Flood Resources

Last updated 3/4/2024
Quick Links
FEMA Public Assistance Funding for December 18 - 19 Storm
Emergency Management Director Manual
State of Vermont Flood Recovery Site
Public Assistance for Cities/Towns
Business Recovery Centers and other resources
Vermont Department of Health - healthvermont.gov/flood
Agency of Natural Resources - anr.vermont.gov/flood
Agency of Agriculture - agriculture.vermont.gov/flood
Department of Mental Health - mentalhealth.vermont.gov/flood
Agency of Commerce and Community Development - accd.vermont.gov/flood
​Volunteer for Storm Recovery - vermont.gov/volunteer


Latest News
Unprecedented FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funding Available

Over $100 million is available to municipalities to help mitigate the impacts of future disasters. More information, including the full NOFO and Pre-Application form, is available at: vem.vermont.gov/funding/mitigation.

Applicants do NOT need to have damages from the July 2023 flooding.

For property owners seeking buyouts or elevations: Residential or commercial property owners should contact their municipal offices. Municipalities should contact [email protected] prior to March 29, 2024.

For municipalities with flood, infrastructure, and planning projects:Complete the Pre-Application Form by June 21, 2024.

Eligible project types include:

Natural resource projects such as floodplain restorations or dam removals

Infrastructure projects such as upsizing bridges or culverts

Floodproofing of municipal or commercial buildings

Road relocation, elevation, or soil stabilization

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

FEMA Recovery Assistance: DR4762 (December 18-19, 2023)

On March 2, a Federal disaster was declared (DR4762) for potential applicants in the counties of Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor. This disaster covers federal financial recovery assistance under the FEMA Public Assistance program such as road repairs/culverts/debris and emergency response. This program is not for individual homeowners or business owners. For additional program information and briefings schedule, please visit our DR4762 webpage.
Flood Recovery: Public Assistance Subgrant Agreements 101

The work to recover from disasters like the two major flood events last summer can take a long time to complete, and the funding needed to pay for it can be challenging to manage. VLCT is holding a series of monthly meetings to support the municipal officials who are dealing with this recovery. Tuesday, January 16 at 1:00 PM Cost to Attend: FREE Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 16 Register at https://www.vlct.org/events/FloodRecovery2023-11
Incident Period for Vermont Storms Amended

Incident Period for Vermont Storms Amended The incident period for the Vermont severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides has been amended. On September 19, 2023, FEMA announced that the incident period for the disaster declaration is now July 7, 2023, through and including July 21, 2023. This means that FEMA may provide assistance to survivors of the storms for damage caused during those dates (the “incident period”). For the latest information on Vermont’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4720." Follow the account on Twitter at FEMARegion1, the FEMA Facebook page at facebook.com/FEMA, or Vermont Emergency Management Agency on Twitter at twitter.com/vemvt and on Facebook at facebook.com/VermontEmergencyManagement.
Single Family Housing Grant Program

To help more Vermonters whose homes were damaged by the July floods, the USDA Single Family Housing Repair Grant program has revised the required economic designation to include ‘low income’ households. Previously, only ‘very low income’ households could apply for this grant funding. It can help low-income households rebuild after the flood. Single Family Housing Repair Grants—Flood Disaster Relief
VLCT Flood Recourses

Flood Recovery Resources VLCT.ORG/FLOOD remains the place to find the most up-to-date and valuable flood recovery information and resources curated for Vermont municipalities. What You Need to Know Right Now Getting Comfortable with Debt After a Disaster Attend this Town Fair workshop on 9/26 and hear from a panel of municipal finance experts about how to properly use debt after a disaster to help rebuild and keep your municipality fiscally strong. Do You Know Who is In Charge During a Natural Disaster? Learn the answers and much more by reading VLCT's updated 2023 Flood State of Emergency Legal FAQs. Apply for Emergency Watershed Protection Program Funding Requests for EWPP must be received by Thu 9/7. Note: the Assistance Request Letter must have a penned or digital signature on it. A typed signature will not be accepted. Debris in Your ROW? Let the State of Vermont Help You!
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