The Vermont Department of Tourism is staying abreast of severe weather impacts, with a specific focus on whether and how it might impact people’s plans to come to – or travel around -- our state. We have compiled a list of resources for visitors and industry partners alike, dedicated to providing trail, swimming, and road conditions updates/resources.
Beyond specific actions related to recent severe weather, VDTM’s summer advertising campaign is in full swing right now and we have not pumped the brakes in any way. In fact, we have advertised more than ever before in these past two years due to additional federal funds made available to us.
We are thankful that we have already brought advertising programming to a completely new level, and we believe it will help to combat the possible negative impacts of Vermont’s recent media coverage. In just the last few months we’ve seen about 30M impressions on our ads and 2.6M views on our new visitation videos on connected TV like Hulu, ESPN+, Prime Video, and more.
Report Your Flood Damage to ACCD
The Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) is requesting businesses that endured damage as a result of the July 2024 flooding events to complete DED’s Flood Damage Survey for Businesses to capture the type and scale of the flood-related damage.
The survey data will be used to help advocate for future relief and recovery programs for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
NEK Call For Volunteers
The Northeast Kingdom was devastated by an unprecedented eight inches of rainfall on July 30, on top of the flooding just two weeks ago. The impact of this severe weather has been profound, affecting Kingdom Trails, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, and the surrounding communities.
The KURRVE Long-Term (disaster) Recovery Group of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is asking for volunteers to help with mucking out homes and for support with trail building and recovery maintenance as well.
Statewide Flood Volunteer Program
If you are interested in volunteering in other parts of the state, you can register at www.vermont.gov/volunteer. Registrants will be notified of volunteer needs in their community.
Mental Health Support
Flooding is extremely traumatic 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.
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