Our immediate focus is on securing stable housing, so we are currently accepting applications for housing assistance only until October 1, and exclusively for Plainfield residents.

After October 1, we will expand the application process to address other needs.

You can apply online at www.plainfieldareacommunitytrust.org or pick up a paper application from the manila folder outside the town clerk's office and submit it through the slot there.

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses: available to assist individuals and communities in recovering from flooding that occurred from July 9 -11th.

Applications may be submitted online using MySBA Loan Portal or other locally announced locations.
Questions: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or 1-800-659-2955
Does not include damage to private and public property caused by storms on July 30.
Physical Damage Loans - Eligible Counties: Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, Washington
- Deadline: 10/21/24
Economic Injury Loans - Eligible Counties: Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windsor
- Deadline: 5/20/25

Vermont Road Recovery Meeting Recording, 8/15/24

The Selectboard of Plainfield is offering a community meeting on Thursday August 15th at 7:00 pm to share and gather information about the Great Brook and Brook Road so the town can start to develop a clear direction on how to move forward. This is the beginning of a process to formulate a plan. The community is invited to discuss with experts and each other the studies, and photographs of the Great Brook and what might be expected in the future. Please plan to come with questions, ideas and suggestions as we plan for the next step in this process. There will be no decisions made or votes taken. We are interested in listening.

When: August 15, 2024

Where: Town Hall

Time: 7:00 PM

August 15, 2024 Plainfield, Vermont Road Recovery Informational Meeting (youtube.com)

Selectboard Meeting Recording, 7/22/24

There was a lot of good information shared at last night's Plainfield Select Board Special Meeting. Please check out the Zoom recording if you missed it. Stephanie A. Smith from Vermont Emergency Management joined to talk about some options for those affected by the flood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNsDRB9fw3w

Efficiency Vermont's Flood Resilience Webinar

Thanks for joining Efficiency Vermont's flood resilience webinar. We hope you found it helpful as you consider your flood repairs or resiliency project.

View the webinar recording
View the presentation slides

Efficiency Vermont is here to help you address health, safety, and energy efficiency. We can also help you make your home more resilient to floods and other extreme weather. You can always contact us at (888) 921-5990 or info@efficiencyvermont.com.

You can also sign up for a free Virtual Home Energy Visit at EfficiencyVermont.com/visit. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to learn about new rebates and future events.

Waste Seperation

In the coming weeks, we will be arranging for trash disposal. Trash disposal will require debris separation. Here are some general guidelines.

DEC Hazardous Waste PDF

ANR Clean Up Guidance

ANR Flood Debris Clean Up PDF

Lost Pets

If you lost your pet during the flood, please check both the Central Vermont Humane Society (802-476-3811) and the Kitty Cafe in Barre (802-479-1498).

Places to File

The first two steps are

1) file with 211.org. This data is used by the state to secure funding to help with clean up.

2) Call Crisis Clean Up

211.org

Please, please, PLEASE! Report all flood damage, no matter how trivial seeming, to Vermont 211. You can phone 211 or go to Flood Damage - Resident Form — VT 211 (vermont211.org) . It only takes minutes to fill out the form as best you can. Phones are answered 24/7. If you can't get through by calling 211, try 866-652-4636 or 802-652-4636.

Why do this? It's a numbers game. There is a threshold to reach before FEMA Federal dollars become available and they are sorely needed. Even if you are taking care of the damage yourself, reporting it lets the impact of this storm be known to the "powers that be." It can help your less fortunate neighbors get aid.

Need help reporting? The Cutler Library will be open extra hours, 11-5 Sunday and Monday, so you can use the computers and WIFI. (You can even just come sit in the clean calm and air-conditioned space.)

Crisis Clean Up

Information found at the Vermont Emergency Management Team website.

Volunteer assistance is available for those cleaning up their homes and businesses following Wednesday’s floods. Vermont’s Crisis Cleanup line is active and will help callers with cleanup.

Vermont’s Crisis Cleanup line is active, and impacted Vermonters can call to request cleanup assistance from volunteer groups and organizations.

The Crisis Cleanup hotline to request assistance is: 802-242-2054

Vermonters who would like to volunteer for this or other tasks can do so through their local volunteer efforts or register at www.vermont.gov/volunteer to be notified of volunteer needs in their community.

VT Law Help Flood Resource Page

On this page they list benefits, recovery programs and common legal problems that can come up after a flooding disaster in Vermont with links to information and help. Call 1-800-889-2047 and press option 4 for our flood-related hotline.

Common Legal and Benefits Issues After a Disaster Like Flooding | VTLawHelp.org

State of Vermont Websites

Agency of Natural Resources

Heavy rains lashed Vermont this week, causing significant flooding across the state. The Agency recommends that Vermonters and visitors:

Avoid floodwaters that may be filled with pollutants and hazards.
Follow advisories from state and town officials about drinking water safety.
Contact the Spill Response Team about hazardous spills, contaminated floodwater in your basement, or leaking aboveground storage tanks.
Sort your flood trash into hazardous and non-hazardous piles - at minimum.
Contact the Rivers Program before initiating work in a river or stream.
Check closures before you head to a state park or state land to camp or hike.
Report damages to Vermont 211.

Good Information about Clean Up: Flood Recovery Resources | Agency of Natural Resources (vermont.gov)

Vermont.gov Flood Ready, Help After Flooding Page

Links to information about dealing with insurance, buyout options, FEMA, permitting, etc.

Quick links for help or to help others | Flood Ready (vermont.gov)

Housing, medical, and other urgent needs

For immediate housing needs, non-emergency medical needs, and other urgent needs the best contact is Plainfield Emergency Manager Michael Billingsley. If he is not in the building, he can be reached at plainfieldvtem@gmail.com or (802) 380-6408.

Vermont Real Estate Association Disaster Relief Fund

In response to flooding in Vermont from Tropical Storm Beryl, the Vermont Association of Realtors® has reactivated its Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial support to Vermonters who were impacted.

Vermont Association of Realtors® Disaster Relief Fund Request – Vermont Association of Realtors® (vermontrealtors.com)

Short Term Crisis Counseling

Washington County Mental Health is offering folks support around Flood Related Stress.

Call 802-229-0591 to speak with someone. 3-5 confidential sessions are FREE!

Veterinary Care

The Mitzvah Fund, a non-profit mobile veterinary care organization based in Montpelier, is offering veterinary care for companion animals injured, ill, or just stressed out due to their & their people's experience with the recent flooding. We can help replace lost meds, provide evaluations and non-emergent treatment, as well as needed vaccines and pet food. A simple application is available online at: www.themitzvahfundvt.org. You can also call or text: 802-461-3277 NOTE: Any animal exposed to or affected by the recent flooding is eligible for The Mitzvah Fund's care at this time. Donations are greatly appreciated but no fees for care, medication, or supplies will be charged.

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