For drying shelters and other resources, visit VT 2-1-1 or dial 2-1-1.
For Translated Recovery Materials: https://vem.vermont.gov/flood/translation
Water Safety After a Flood in American Sign Language
Water Safety After a Flood in 17 languages by the Vermont Language Justice Project
FLOOD SAFETY TIPS:
• If rising water is approaching, leave.
• Evacuate over high ground and plan that route now for anytime there could be flooding.
• Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Strong currents or unseen washouts can sweep you and your car away.
• Turn off the circuit breaker in your home before you evacuate – if you can do so safely.
• Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system before you once again occupy your home if it has been flooded.
• If you are in a flood-prone area, or if you believe your home will be flooded, it is advisable to move valuables from your basement in case water enters your home.
• Check your insurance coverage now, and then contact your insurance company if you have damage.
If you need to evacuate someone:
• Prepare a “Go Bag” in advance to make the transition a little easier, as an evacuation might happen very suddenly.
* If helping another person, check to make sure items related to a person's specific support needs are with them. Examples: Sensory tools, sound blocking headphones, and communication tools and all medications in case they are unable to return home for a few days.
• Make sure to bring essential documentation including Contact Lists for support staff and emergency sheets for people receiving services.
• Include items to help pass the time while waiting to return home - these things can help reduce stress and anxiety. Examples: crosswords, books, deck of cards
WEB RESOURCES
• Vermont Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
• VEM Twitter: @vemvt.
• Vermont Alert on Twitter (Road Closures and Weather Alerts): @VermontAlert
• 511 road closures on Twitter: @511VT
• 511 on the web: https://newengland511.org/
• National Weather Service (NWS) Albany social media: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/ or https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany
• National Weather Service (NWS) Burlington social media: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington or https://twitter.com/NWSBurlington
• Vermont river levels and forecast: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=btv
- Up to date information about power outages across Vermont can be found at https://vtoutages.org/
- If you are interested in volunteer opportunities visit https://www.vermont.gov/volunteer