Tag Archives: Information

#VTSandy Day 0 Nightly Wrap-Up and Weather Report

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Like we saw with Irene last year, at this moment with the storm still overhead we’re in the tough position of having to wait for definitive damage reports. As we get new information, we’ll be sure to pass it on. … Continue reading →

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Information: VT Local Roads Status Map

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

From Steve Sharp of the Vermont Center for Geographic Information: The VT Center for Geographic Information (VCGI) has deployed a VT Local Roads Status Map in collaboration with VT’s Regional Planning Commissions and towns and the Vermont’s EOC. http://tinyurl.com/vtlocalroads 

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Information for Towns and Cities

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

From Rutland Planning Commission: Review and update your town’s Basic Emergency Operations Plan with phone numbers of new town officials (many BEOPs are from 2011 and 2010 and are out of date) Be mindful of the elderly and of residents … Continue reading →

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Build Up Vermont Photo Contest

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

It’s hard to believe that we’re rapidly approaching the one year anniversary of Irene, but alas, it’s August 1st. Last week, Governor Shumlin announced the Build Up Vermont photo contest, which encourages the submission of photographs celebrating our recovery from … Continue reading →

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Tax Resources

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Via Restoring Rutland Vermont Society of CPAs has formed a task force to offer free or reduced‑fee tax preparation and consulting services to victims of the 2011 flooding.  There are special tax treatments for casualty losses, and members of the … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Vermont Showcase (12/16): Burlington

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

We had the pleasure of speaking in front of this class about the VTResponse experience and helping with some of the projects that will be presented tomorrow. This showcase is open to the public and is sure to be a … Continue reading →

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Information: Rochester Bridge Closing

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Via Vermont Today: The Vermont Agency of Transportation will close a section of Route 73 in Rochester Wednesday, Oct. 26, for about a week. The road section will be closed so that a one-lane temporary bridge installed shortly after Tropical … Continue reading →

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Information: Emergency Selectboard Meeting Bethel 10/3

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

There will be an Emergency Select Board Meeting at the Bethel Town office tonight, Monday October 3, at 7:30pm. Volunteer Coordinator Amber Merrill strongly urges the people of Bethel and surrounding areas to come support the community and plans for … Continue reading →

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Information: Pro-bono Legal Advice

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

The Vermont Bar Association, Vermont Legal Aid, Legal Services Law Line of Vermont and the Vermont Volunteer Lawyers Project have pro bono lawyers standing by to help victims of Tropical Storm Irene. Vermonters who have been affected by flooding and … Continue reading →

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State Announces Plan for Quick & Affordable Disposal of Flooded Mobile Homes

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

State officials announce plan for rapid, affordable disposal of flooded mobile homes September 22, 2011 – A group of top state officials announced today that they have a plan to remove and dispose of mobile homes that were ruined by flooding … Continue reading →

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