KURRVE NORTHEAST KINGDOM LONG TERM DISASTER RECOVERY GROUP
Kingdom United Resilience & Recovery Effort (KURRVE) is a collaboration of neighbor-to-neighbor networks, faith and business communities and other local nonprofit organizations, with the mission to provide services to individuals and families affected by the July 2023 flooding in Caledonia and Orleans Counties and to strengthen Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties’ regional response and recovery from any future crisis or disaster events, manmade or natural, through a coordinated community-driven and regional approach which provides for the immediate and long-term unmet needs of our Northeast Kingdom community members.
GET HELP
GET SUPPORT
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Call VT 211 to find RESOURCES such as shelter and food as well as to report damage to your home, property, vehicles, equipment or possessions.
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Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to reach the DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE – anational hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
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Reach out to your MUTUAL AID/NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR NETWORK listed below
REPORT DAMAGE
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To VT 211 by CALLING 211 or using the webpage at https://vermont211.org/resident-form If you’ve experienced flood damage, even if it seems minor or manageable on your own, please report it to Vermont 211. Your damage report is crucial. It helps the state assess the full impact of the flood and receive FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR THE KINGDOM.
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To your INSURANCE COMPANY. You will need to have done this prior to receiving any Federal support if that becomes available. If your claim is denied, keep a copy of your denial letter – you will need it.
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Take time-stamped PHOTOS and/or videos of all damage before cleaning it up. Keep all RECEIPTS for any equipment you buy or rent to deal with flood damage.
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
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By calling Crisis Cleanup HOME CLEANUP HOTLINE: 802-242-2054 – Crisis Cleanup helps connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations like KURRVE. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, July 26, 2024. See more about what Crisis Cleanup is all about: https://crisiscleanup.org/disasters
MUTUAL AID + NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THIS LIST, PLEASE CONTACT MEGHAN @ meghan@nekorganizing.org
BARTON
Barton Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Call: Jacqueline Laurion (802) 355-6260
CABOT AND LYNDON
Neighbors in Action
Call: (802) 563-3322
CRAFTSBURY
Craftsbury Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Call: (802) 586-2873
COVENTRY
Coventry Neighborhood Action Group
Call: Jim Cobb (802) 673-6792
GLOVER
Glover Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Call: Glover EMS Office (802) 525-3560
Call: Emergency Manager (EMD), Phill Brooks (802) 673-4030
HARDWICK
Hardwick Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Call: (802) 411-3301
The Civic Standard
Call: (802) 595-88820
thecivicstandard@gmail.com, checked constantly
NEK-WIDE
Northeast Kingdom Organizing
Call: (802) 321-3317
organizing@nekorganizing.org, checked daily
MENTAL HEALTH
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Call 9-8-8 to help yourself or someone else deal with the emotional toll of this crisis
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support due to any level of stress related to Vermont’s recent flooding emergencies, the Trauma Recovery Network (“TRN”) of VT is able to offer short-term and effective support using EMDR. Licensed EMDR clinicians are offering up to 10 sliding scale and pro-bono sessions to anyone affected regardless of insurance via telehealth and in-person. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy which can reduce and even eliminate the negative effects of stressful and traumatic experiences. For more information, please complete this brief online form: https://forms.gle/1KJkTrFD6qD6nAbV6
The NEK Council on Aging has staff to support and guide elderly and disabled NEK residents in accessing resources. You can reach them directly at 802-748-5182 or 802-334-2190 or toll-free at 800-642-5119.
Northeast Kingdom Human Services is available 24 hours a day at 802-334-6744 if you need to talk.
MORE RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
- Emergencies: Please dial 9-1-1
- Immediate Needs: Call 2-1-1
- Mental Health Supports: Call 9-8-8
- General Assistance Housing Program (Hotel or Motel) for Catastrophic Need: Call 1-800-775-0506
- Locate a food shelf: visit www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator or call 1-800-585-2265
- Support for disabled individuals: Visit disabilities, or access and functional needs
- Support for farmers: connect with technical, legal or financial assistance or to a counselor or trained peer;
Home | FarmFirst - Vermont Childcare Helpline VT: 1-800-649-2642
- Energy Assistance: 1-800-775-0516
- Damage to an essential vehicle: visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
- Disaster-related funeral and burial expenses: visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
- Disaster-related child-care expenses: visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
- Medicaid and Prescription Help: visit www.info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/find-local-help or call 855-899-9600
- American Red Cross: visit www.redcross.org/local/me-nh-vt/get-help.html or call 855-891-7325
- Disaster-related Medical and Dental Expenses: visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
- Legal Services: visit https://vtlawhelp.org/flooding or call 1-800-889-2047, Option 4
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Vermont Department of Health: Before, During and After a Flood (including free water testing kits): https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency/prepare/stay-safe-flood
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides information on how to safely clean up after a flood, and how to prevent mold in your home or business: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.html
- Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources has a page of resources on how to safely clean up after a flood pump out a basement, and take other mitigation measures: https://anr.vermont.gov/flood
- This is a challenging and frightening time for many people. If you need mental health support, or know someone who does, the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7/365 at 1-800-985-5990.
AGRICULTURE
- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets has page of resources on reporting damage and loss, crop growers, produce growers, dairy operations, meat and poultry processors, and recovery funding opportunities: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/flood
- UVM Extension has an extensive page of resources on managing flood damage: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/disaster-resources
- For help in assessing and reporting field and crop damage, you can contact the USDA Farm Service Agency County Offices: Caledonia and Essex Counties- Patty Matte, County Executive Director, 802-748-2641 X 3146, patricia.matte@usda.gov/ Orleans County- Heather Mateja, County Executive Director, 802-334-6090 X 128, heather.mateja@usda.gov
STAYING INFORMED
Sign up for VTALERT to get real-time alerts and notices for your health and safety
SBA Loan Information – Disaster Loan Fact Sheet / Disaster Loan One Page How To for Home Owners and Renters / Disaster Assistance One Pager for Businesses and Nonprofits / News Release
Health Information – HealthVermont.gov/Flood
Emergency Management – VEM.Vermont.gov/Flood
Agriculture Information – Agriculture.Vermont.gov/Flood
Environmental Information – ANR.Vermont.gov/Flood
Mental Health: MentalHealth.Vermont.gov/Flood
National Weather Service – Weather.gov/btv
Road Conditions – NewEngland511.org/region/Vermont
Vermont 211 – Dial 211 or online Vermont211.org
ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR 2023 FLOODING EVENT
REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR 2023 FLOODING EVENT by filling out an Online Form:
You can also download a PDF application here, print, scan and return via e-mail to KURRVE5LTRG@gmail.com OR call 802.281.3198 to fill out the application verbally over the phone.
HELPFUL REMINDERS FROM CRISIS CLEANUP
Be patient: The road to recovery will take longer than you think, and longer than it should. You will need to fill out dozens of nearly identical forms for dozens of agencies and insurance companies. Most of the time, it will seem as though your work is to no avail. Be as patient as you can. The disaster has left a permanent impression in your life and the life of your family. Seek a new normal, even as you let go of some cherished aspects of your former life and lifestyle.
Be persistent: Though exhausting, you must be your own advocate. Surround yourself with a good support system in your church or community. Your best bets are to reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and local faith communities who may be able to organize cleanup efforts. You may also dial 2-1-1 to see if there are any local resources.
Never give up hope: Remember that you are a normal person reacting to an abnormal event. Seek the counsel and advice of trusted friends, family, counselors, case managers, faith leaders, and even attorneys. They can guide you through the baffling maze of spiritual, emotional, physical, and legal pitfalls that await. Celebrate your spiritual, emotional and family victories—large and small—when they come.
GIVE HELP
VOLUNTEER LOCALLY
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To join our VOLUNTEER pool, please fill out this webform: https://forms.gle/A4vzPzTP6bXmS8Hn8
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To view and sign-up for specific VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS as they are posted, visit this website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DADAB28AB9-50314626-flood#
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We’re seeking CONTRACTORS to be part of a construction crew that works with flood survivors to rebuild their homes and the homes of neighbors. We want to prioritize hiring folks who were impacted by the floods. Contact meghan@nekorganizing.org if you’re an interested builder or funder.
DONATE
IMMEDIATE RELIEF
Locally Social Gives, Inc. – NEK Flood Victim Relief Fund. Donate to support flood relief grants that will be distributed directly to individuals across the Northeast Kingdom. The fundraising goal is $50,000 to provide quick and easy grants to community members related to needs they are facing today.
RECOVERY
We still need your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION toward our initial $500,000 fundraising goal for the Northeast Kingdom Unmet Needs Fund for individuals and families impacted by the 2023 flooding who do not have the resources to recover themselves. We are of course also accepting donations for the 2024 flooding event as well and anticipate we will need an additional $2 Million for these households.
100% of your tax-deductible donation will go toward recovery and rebuilding needs for these families and you will receive acknowledgement of your donation for your records from KURRVE’s fiscal agent Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS).
BY CHECK
Make check out to NKHS and note that your donation is for KURRVE on Memo line. Mail to: NKHS, P.O. Box 724, Newport, VT 05855
ONLINE at https://nkhs.org/donate
- Enter requested information (Name, Address, E-mail)
- Choose “KURRVE: Long-Term Flood Recovery” option
- Select or Enter Donation Amount and Credit Card information
- Hit Submit button
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Contact NKHS Chief Financial Officer and KURRVE Treasurer, Denis Houle, at DHoule@nkhs.net or 802-334-6744 ext 2191 to discuss a direct deposit or transfer option
SUPPORT FOR RESPONDERS
Responding to disasters can take a toll. You deserve support and care too and it needs to be a priority.