7/11 Flood Resources
In response to the impacts of THE July 10th flooding, here is a list of CURRENT farm and rural resources. We will keep this list updated as more resources become available and known.
FARM RESOURCES
VAAFM Post-Flooding Technical Assistance Toolkit: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) has compiled resources, guidance, and contact information that can support agricultural recovery from flooding.
NOFA Farmer Flood Support & Technical Assistance Intake Form: whether you need support navigating the available emergency funding resources or want help finding volunteers to come to your farm, please call the NOFA office (802-434-4122) or complete the intake form.
Farm Service Agency: If you have crop insurance contact your local office to report losses.
Factsheet: Managing Flood Damage in Pasture, Crops, Livestock
Northeast Center for the Advancement for Food Safety (NECAFS): Resources for Flooding
VGA Resources for Extreme Weather Events, Storms, and Flooding: Resources for licensed cannabis farms and businesses impacted by storms and flooding, and those wanting to help.
FUNDING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP): Awards help applicants recoup a portion of their total net uncovered damages.
VGA Vermont Cannabis Industry Emergency Fund: A permanent relief fund for Vermont-licensed cannabis farms and businesses impacted by natural and unnatural disasters.
FARM-SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Free access to a Farmer Peer. Peers are trained in active listening, troubleshooting, and accessing resources. You can find one by location or discipline at: https://farmfirst.org/peer-support-network
Free access to a counselor. While your immediate needs are in the fields, if you need support processing your response you can access a counselor by reaching out to Eva Griffin, the Farm First Resource Coordinator.
During daytime working hours (8am-4:30pm M-F) call: 802-318-5538
Outside of daytime work hours call: 877-493-6216
Email Eva at evag@farmfirst.org
Free access to resources. On the FarmFirst website, there is a searchable database of resources that can assist you with a variety of services or accessing resources.
Don't forget to breathe. You can reduce the fight-or-flight response in the body by taking big inhales and longer exhales. Calming down the nervous system will enable you to make better decisions.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
REPORT FLOOD DAMAGE TO 211: Residents in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties are currently eligible for flood damage assistance through FEMA. State officials urge residents to report any flood-related damage to 211 (https://vermont211.org/ ) in hopes that additional communities, particularly Addison County, will be added to the declaration.