VHFA News

By: Leslie Black-Plumeau

As Vermont recovers from another catastrophic July flood, the State of Vermont needs your help to assess damage and get resources to those who need it.  If you suffered flood damage, please report it to Vermont 211 to help Vermont qualify for federal assistance and connect with services you need. 

Clean up in Barre

Reporting flood damage may help Vermont qualify for assistance like FEMA relief for homeowners and SBA loans for businesses. The information will also be used to understand the scope of the damage so Vermont can advocate for additional help.

If your business is closed because of the flood and/or you are unable to get to work because of flood damage, the Vermont Labor Department urges you to apply for unemployment benefits. Even if you are deemed ineligible, you may become eligible later if federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are authorized.

If you are a Vermont farmer in need of resources, please visit the Farm First web site to access a counselor or peer support.

Photo: Clean up in Barre, courtesy of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development.