Cavendish Update 7/18/23: Day 8 Flood Recovery

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                    EMERGENCY FLOOD POST DAY 8: 7/18/23

It may have been hot, but yesterday’s sun is great for wet basements. Unfortunately, the rain has decided to grace us with its presence today, thus another flood watch (not a warning) and our neighbors to the north are still battling wildfires so air quality is unhealthy for those in the “sensitive” groups.

The good news is that humidifiers arrived last night and more are due today and Wednesday. Lots more fans are now in the Shelter Store. Further, a sunny Wednesday and Thursday are in the forecast and can go a long way to help with the damp.

Rodney is making sure his “regulars” are well taken care of. He will be delivering breakfast and lunch today along with those great smiles. We hear his daughter will be helping with the lunch run. No in-service meals at the Shelter, but snacks, water, Gatorade are available.

The Convoy of Hope Disaster Relief, sponsored by the Proctorsville Calvary Church, will be setting up at the Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES) in Proctorsville on Thursday afternoon and Friday. Anyone from any town, whether you've picked up supplies or not, can drive up and have their vehicle loaded with cleaning supplies, paper products, water, Gatorade and other goodies. Twenty volunteers are needed to help. Call 802-345-9919 if you can assist in this effort. As soon as we know the exact time on Thursday we’ll post to Facebook.

Life goes on and the highlights of last night’s Select Board Meeting includes:

• The new tax rate approved by the board. Fire District # 1 (Proctorsville): Homestead 2.4572 per $100 of property value; Non-Homestead 2.5154. For Fire District #2 (Cavendish) 2.3814 for Homestead and 2.435 for Non-Homestead

• The board unamiously nominated Lisa Sanders to replace Dennis Riley on the Green Mountain Unified School District Board.

• New hire for the Cavendish Garage, Alex Turco, starts work today.

We’re getting a lot of questions about whether the 13th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale will take place on July 29. We’re checking roads and discussing. Hope to have a final verdict by Thursday. It may be a bit different, but remember, we had a parade down Depot St. after Irene to celebrate Cavendish’s 250th Anniversary.

Wednesday is sounding like perfect weather for the weekly concert and fingers crossed Murdock’s will be open and ready to serve.

As the shelter moves into a “stop and shop,” if you have questions and concerns e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com There is a youth group working out of the church today so we may not be as responsive to phone calls, but we’re trying.

SHELTER INFO: The shelter at the Cavendish Baptist Church is offering breakfast and lunch plus snacks today. Delivery only  Also available, all of which is free, store; shower, WIFI, electronics charging and emergency housing.

DUMPSTERS: The dumpsters on Depot Street are being regularly changed. Transfer station will be opened on Wednesday.

VT FLOOD RESOURCES WEBSITE: Lots of good resources to check out.

NEED HELP WITH IMMEDIATE FUNDS: The Cavendish Baptist Church’s Deacon’s fund can help with immediate needs. Call 802-226-7131. Note this is a different fund than the one for those with flood damage. More on that fund will be available in the next few weeks.

BEWARE OF SCAMMERS: They can appear in many different ways and forms. FEMA representatives and inspectors will always have an official ID badge. They never charge a fee or ask for payment. While your social security number is required for FEMA, do not offer any personal information unless you can verify it’s a FEMA rep. Keep in mind that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably isn’t it.

LOVING OUR ARTISTS: We’re getting wonderful logo art for a Cavendish slogan. We’ll be posting them as part of the Updates.

HOW TO HELP

• 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.

• The Cavendish Family Fund is also accepting donations to help families impacted by the flood. Send checks to PO Box 126. FMI: Call Diane at the town office 802-226-7291

• Check on your neighbor and help where you can.

                          We’re Vermont Strong and Cavendish Safe.