Cavendish Update 7/15/23: Day 5 Flood Emergency

The goodmans brought their mobile pizza oven and set up shop in front of their house on depot street providing free pizza to all who stopped by

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                    EMERGENCY FLOOD POST DAY 5: 7/15/23

It’s going to be a major work day. Volunteers are arriving throughout the day, including some with tractors. If you need help call 802-226-713. If your wanting to volunteer, please stop by the shelter

The generosity of so many is incredible. The Shelter Store is overflowing with groceries along with all the cleaning supplies you will need. Definitely stop and shop. It’s free! Please note we do not need any food at this time. The one item we could use is dehumidifiers.

SHELTER INFO: The shelter at the Cavendish Baptist Church is open 24/7 offering three meals and snacks. You can dine in, take out or have delivered. Also available, all of which is free, store; shower, wifi, electronics charging and emergency housing.

WEATHER FORECAST: Today is sunny so we need to make the most of it. Expecting rain tomorrow and a flood watch has already been issued. Note that it’s a watch not a warning. A watch means it could happen, a warning means it will happen.  We’re keeping an eye on the weather so you can just focus on recovery.

DIRECTIONS: To get to Claremont, take 131 to 103. Route 10 is fine so take it to 131 (Downers) and proceed as normal to Claremont. Route 131 from Downers to Brook Rd in Cavendish is still closed.  

CAVENDISH TRANSFER STATION: The transfer station is open Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 10-5.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT: After a flood event, most debris can be disposed of in one container. Flood-damaged recyclables or food waste can be thrown away in the trash.

The cleanup of paint, chemicals, oil, gas, pesticides, and other hazardous materials in flood- damaged basements and properties needs special care. To protect solid waste workers and the environment, it is critical that residents, businesses, contractors, and cleanup crews separate these hazardous items from trash.

Keep these items separate from trash: Dangerous wastes such as toxics, pesticides, gasoline, oil, pool chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, flares; Oil, brake cleaner, other toxic car products; Paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner/stripper; Mercury thermometers. If you have such items, call Mary O’Brien at 802-674-9235 to make an appointment to bring such materials to the HHW Depot on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. No waiting in line.

RESOURCE CENTER OPEN IN LUDLOW THIS WEEKEND: State officials are opening two in-person resource centers, one of which is in Ludlow at the Community (37 Main St), from Saturday through Monday to help Vermonters navigate the recovery process from devastating floods, with plans for more locations in the future. Known as “multi-agency resource centers,” the sites will “serve as a single location where public and private organizations come together to provide assistance to those affected by disaster,” according to the release. Representatives from state agencies and relevant nonprofits will be on hand. They are open to anyone in the region. Some offerings at the centers include: Meals and water from the Red Cross; Cleaning kits; Assistance in finding recovery resources; Mental health services; and Basic medical services

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL HELP: Individuals affected by floods in Vermont can now apply for financial assistance from the federal government. People have 30 days to apply for assistance for housing repair, rental assistance and personal property loss, a Federal Emergency Management Agency representative said at the governor's press conference on Friday. Residents and business owners can call 1-800-621-3362 or visit disasterassistance.gov to start the process.

HOW TO HELP

• Immediate needs for the shelter have been met, though dehumidifiers are needed.

• Gift certificates for places like Home Depot, local eateries and gas for those most impacted by the flood.

• Checks for shelter and community support can be sent to Cavendish Baptist Church PO Box 425 Cavendish VT 05142. Checks should be payable to Cavendish Baptist Church, with Emergency Shelter noted on the check. This will be used to help those most impacted by the flood and to buy needed items for the shelter. For some reason, the pay pal account isn’t working.

• Check on your neighbor and help where you can.

                          We’re Vermont Strong and Cavendish Safe.