Cavendish Update 7/17/23: Day 7 Flood Recovery
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since the baptist church contained the shelter store, abe preached at the cavendish stone church for sunday service. He’s definitely a pulpet preacher.
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EMERGENCY FLOOD POST DAY 7: 7/17/23
Just amazing how much work was done, even with the rain, this weekend.
Today we begin the process of closing the shelter. We will be serving breakfast and lunch only. The Shelter store is still open. Please come early to get supplies and what you need as we’ll be relocating the store. Tuesday’s update will provide more information.
In the meantime, the sign is up for Wednesday’s concert on the Proctorsville Green (Gully Boys) and Murdock’s hopes to be open that evening. Things are moving in a great direction.
Again and again people are in awe of Cavendish’s response to take care of one another. While it’s not our first rodeo, thanks to Irene and other weather events, it’s the willingness of so many to do what they can to help one another. Denise, Lori, Cupcake (DG BodyWorks) and their buddies providing free massages, yoga classes and more throughout the town, setting up on the green, in the fire houses, at the shelter, and who knows where else, has made a big difference in sore muscles. Depot Street has felt like a block party more often than not as everyone is helping out, sharing stories, and laughing. Goodman’s and their portable pizza oven was icing on the cake to that party.
So many people have come to the shelter and now come back to help. If you get behind Rodney’s truck-Mr. Meals on Wheels-his hand is out with a cool drink, snack etc. for flaggers and road crews (don’t try to pass him). Pang Ting, whose been up to her eyeballs cleaning Murdock’s, came to the shelter yesterday morning and did so many chores we hadn’t been able to get to. She left to continue working on Murdock’s and then stops by on her way to see if there is anything more she could do. And what can I say about the work crews, who are truly miracle workers.
A very special thank you to the McNamara family. Kelly has been cooking the most incredible meals-those breakfast burritos yesterday-that was Kelly. Her Dad-Mr. Clean (Mike) brings the cleaning products and the brawn. Diane is town clerk and she’s my constant text buddy.
If you want to see resiliency in action, come to Cavendish.
SHELTER INFO: The shelter at the Cavendish Baptist Church is offering breakfast and lunch plus snacks today. You can dine in, take out or have delivered. Also available, all of which is free, store; shower, WIFI, electronics charging and emergency housing.
IF YOU ARE A RENTER IMPACTED BY THE FLOOD: Please take the following steps
· Report the damage and unmet needs to the Vermont 2-1-1 website vermont211.org or call 866-652-4636 or 802-652-4636. who you are to help
· If you have renters insurance file a claim immediately. Note that FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.
· If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for federal assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is to visit disasterassistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app (also in Spanish), wherever you access your mobile applications. If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, seven days a week, with language translation services available.
· If you need emergency housing call 800-775-0506
· File for unemployment if you’ve lost your job, file for unemployment by going to the Department of Labor website https://labor.vermont.gov/StepsForUnemployment
When you apply for assistance, have the following information available:
• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security number, if available
• A general list of damage and losses
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
Disaster Resource Center: The various state and federal agencies, along with the Red Cross, have set up a Disaster Resource Center in Ludlow at the Community Center (37 Main St), which will be open today (Monday) from 9-5. The sooner you do this the better. If you need a ride to the Disaster Resource Center, please call 802-226-7131. We do have people who are helping with filling out applications.
DUMPSTERS: The dumpsters on Depot Street will be there. Not sure if the transfer station will open today. Check Facebook periodically
WHAT’S OPEN IN LUDLOW: Will have a better list in the next few days:
• Ludlow Health Center: The North Star Health Mobile Services Unit will be at Ludlow Health Center, 1 Elm Street in Ludlow, VT, Monday, 7/17 - Friday 7/21/2023, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, to provide walk-in care for acute health needs. You do not need to be a North Star Health patient or a Ludlow resident.
• Grocery: Shaw’s Temporarily Closed
• Pharmacies: Ludlow Pharmacy (Smiling Steve) is open; Rite Aid Temporarily closed
• Banks: Berkshire open; M&T Temporarily Closed
• Post Office: Temporarily closed, mail is going to Proctorsville
HOW TO HELP
• Gift certificates for places like Home Depot, local eateries and gas for those most impacted by the flood.
• Graphic for our slogan Vermont Strong, Cavendish Safe. Call or e-mail 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
• 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.
• Check on your neighbor and help where you can.
We’re Vermont Strong and Cavendish Safe.