Assess your staffing situation -- is your staff okay? Who can you get to come in to help?
Assess the damage to the building and your inventory
Contact your insurance agent to learn what's covered and what you may need to do to receive any support
Update your customers -- use your website and social media. Let them know what type of help you need. They will come if you ask
Identify your financial position -- What are your daily operating expenses? Do you need to make adjustments?
Consider whether you need to postpone/ cancel any incoming orders
As you continue to assess the damage and begin to dig out of this disaster, please know that VRGA is here to serve as a resource. We have gathered information from partners, government organizations, and others to provide you as much information as possible. Including links to FEMA, Mutual Aid, and crow-sourced resources, plus water remediation companies.
As always, VRGA is available for additional guidance. Call the office at 802-839-1928 or email us at info@vtrga.org.
Governor Phil Scott has declared a State of Emergency and the National Weather Service says potentially catastrophic flood is expected. The Governor and Emergency Management have reported that damage to property is unavoidable at this point.
If you need assistance, you can call one of the N11 numbers below to connected to support
2-1-1 Community services and information
3-1-1 Municipal government non-emergency services (3-1-1 is NOT used in Vermont)
4-1-1 Directory assistance (not officially assigned by the FCC)
5-1-1 Traffic/Road information (Available only online in Vermont: 511vt.org)
6-1-1 Telephone company customer service and repair (not officially assigned by the FCC)
7-1-1 TDD and Relay services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
8-1-1 Underground public utility location (“Dig Safe”)
Evacuate over high ground and plan that route now for this weekend and any time there may 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
