Tropical Storm Irene

Tropical Storm Irene

Now that Vermont and New Hampshire are picking up the pieces from Tropical Storm Irene, everyone continues to look for ways to support those among our neighbors who are struggling with property damage, disrupted schedules, and commuting challenges.

Housing Options:
The American Red Cross (802-353-0678) is providing cots, showers, and food at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vermont. redcrossvtnhuv.org

Transportation Information:
Visit aot.state.vt.us or 511vt.com. These links go to a map updating which roads are impassable, partially open with construction flaggers giving directions, open with narrowing lanes, and open without obstacles.
Call the Vermont State Police or Vermont Emergency Management at 800-347-0488 or 802-244-8721.

Property Damage:
Visit vermont211.org or dial 211 from Vermont or 866-652-2636 from New Hampshire.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Local town offices
Vermonters Helping Vermonters at VTResponse.com
Upper Valley Haven; contact volunteer coordinator Laura Shelton at lshelton@uppervalleyhaven.org or 802-478-1805.
Lebanonchamber.com
VTResponse.com
VT211.org
211NH.org

• You can also donate to the American Red Cross of Vermont and the New Hampshire Valley. The Red Cross set up shelters immediately after Irene hit for flooded-out families to stay in.
• The VT Irene Flood Relief Fund is raising money to help people and communities affected by flooding. 100% of all donations will be distributed to businesses and families.
• Text FOODNOW to 52000 to donate $10 to Vermont Foodbank. The Foodbank will turn each donation into $60 for families in need.

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