Tag Archives: hurricane irene

Spontaneous Volunteerism

I (Sarah) had the pleasure of guest speaking in UVM’s fall course on Rebuilding Vermont, which was launched shortly after Irene to explore as many aspects of disaster response and recovery as can be covered in a 15 week course. … Continue reading

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Updated Recovery Resources

As we transition into the long term recovery portion of cleaning up from Irene, the State of Vermont compiled a concise and comprehensive list of resources for those seeking support during the recovery process. The document includes information for both … Continue reading

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Updated Where To Help 9/24-9/25

Hey guys, looking forward to a beautiful and productive weekend. The foliage is beautiful. Go check it out! And while you’re out loving Vermont… Help Needed: South Londonderry Help Needed: White River Junction Help Needed: West Hartford Help Needed: Stratton … Continue reading

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Update: 3SquaresVT Replacement Benefits

3SquaresVT Replacement Benefits Post-Irene Due to the power outages, flooding, and devastation in Vermont caused by Tropical Storm Irene, the Department for Children and Families(DCF) is able to provide REPLACEMENT BENEFITS to current 3SquaresVT participants who lost food due to the storm. … Continue reading

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Mental Health Resources

Mental health following a disaster is incredibly important. The State has released this important one sheet on resources available after Irene. VDH_Irene_Mental_health-general1

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How to Apply for Disaster Aid

http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

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Vermont Collection Sites

We’ve launched a new menu item on our site: Vermont Collection Sites. You can click the link above or click HERE. Sarah is out of the office but she’ll have a post soon about ideal items to include. For many … Continue reading

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Supplies Needed: Between Bradford and Andover

A pickup truck full of relief supplies is leaving Bradford, VT at 4:30 p.m. today and heading to Andover, VT to meet up with local folks who will help distribute it to Chester, Andover, Jamaica and other area towns in … Continue reading

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Help Needed: Bethel

BETHEL- If you can, please come help us recover from the extensive damage to our town from Hurricane Irene. A lot of help is needed ranging from delivering food and supplies and cleaning up debris. Both harder labor and light … Continue reading

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Update: 7 PM Wednesday 8/31

Hi all. Another day has flown by here. Just wanted to touch base. We are still being inundated with offers of help and resources, and it’s just incredible. If you are offering help, PLEASE use the forums. They are now … Continue reading

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