Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As Vermont residents, we are all now acutely aware of the flooding that has hit some of our communities again, exactly one year after the devastating flooding we experienced last summer. In true Vermont fashion, we will rally together with our friends and neighbors as roads are repaired, homes and businesses are cleaned up, and our communities support those in need.
Thankfully most parts of the state were spared any damage and so far, images of devastation in Vermont are not on the national news. We have prepared a list of resources for visitors who may be here now or travelling this weekend, but hopefully our major roads will be reopened in the next few days.
Our state depends on our visitors for a healthy and robust economy and our summer media campaign is in full swing to make sure our guests know we are ready to welcome them to Vermont, now and whenever their travel plans allow. We have a diverse suite of advertising running on digital and social media platforms, on streaming channels, in email marketing campaigns, print publications, etc., all to inspire folks to come and enjoy our beautiful state.
For those in need, the resources below are available as we respond to and recover from this latest round of severe weather.
Heather Pelham, Commissioner
Report Storm Damage
If your home, business, or nonprofit organization has suffered damage, please report it to 211. You can do that by calling 211 or reporting it online. Here are links to the business damage form and the residential damage form.
To be clear, this is a data collection effort that provides the state with important intelligence to be able to respond to non-emergency. storm-related damages and allow us to keep track of cumulative damages needed when applying for federal disaster relief.
When documenting your damage, please write it down what you find and take photos of it. This will not only be helpful for reporting to 211, but it will also be helpful to you if you decide to make an insurance claim.
No damage is too small to report. It will all help the state of Vermont paint a picture of the devastation that will be used to apply for federal disaster relief.
Please note: 211 is not for reporting emergencies. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
Mental Health Support
Flooding is extremely traumatizing and for Vermonters who experienced losses in last summer’s floods, this event can be particularly difficult. Here is some advice from Vermont’s Mental Health Commissioner Emily Hawes:
- Stay informed, but limit news exposure. Take media breaks to protect your mental health.
- Rely only on trusted sources for information.
- Keep in regular contact with family and friends.
- Acknowledge your feelings. Anxiety, fear, and a sense of helplessness are natural.
- Prioritize self-care including getting enough rest.
If you need to talk to someone you can access Starting Over Strong Vermont by calling 211. You can also call 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which will connect you to someone locally.
Save the Date: Travel and Recreation Council
Thursday, July 18 | Bolton Valley
Join Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and industry leaders for the latest tourism industry news and initiatives. The next Travel and Recreation Council meeting will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Bolton Valley Resort.
7.12.2024. Copyright © 2024 Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
To support great journalism, access our archives and get unique features like our award-winning profiles, Book of Lists & Business-to-Business Directory, subscribe HERE!
