Tag Archives: Information

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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Information: Flood Insurance Deadline

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

OFFICIALS URGE VERMONTERS TO GET FLOOD INSURANCE BEFORE SEPT. 30  Residents Urged To Avoid Potential Delays In Signing Up In the wake of spring flooding and additional flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene, state and federal officials are encouraging Vermonters … Continue reading →

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Information: FEMA and People in Rentals

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

DISASTER ASSISTANCE IS FOR RENTERS TOO BURLINGTON, Vt. – Renters in 12 Vermont counties with losses due to Tropical Storm Irene are eligible for federal disaster assistance. “Irene did not discriminate between homeowners and renters,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Craig … Continue reading →

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Information: Disaster Recovery Center Ludlow

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

FEMA and SBA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in the Okemo Marketplace, between the Cool Moose Café and Darkside. Designed for both individuals and businesses, it is open from 8-6, seven days a week. Some of the services provided … Continue reading →

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Feedback: Moretown

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

From Moretown, Jeb Bouchard writes: “We had 30-35 volunteers I think. THANK YOU! “Still lots more to do… “It’s hard enough seeing my friends/neighbors in the village of Moretown lose their entire first floor… but I learned from helping Scott … Continue reading →

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