Public Assistance Applicant Briefings

WATERBURY, VT – Communities in Addison, Lamoille, and Orleans counties that suffered damage to public infrastructure during the storm of May 29, 2012 are eligible for reimbursement for eligible damage-related costs. Local governments, private non-profits, and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for Public Assistance. Eligible applicants that wish to apply for Public Assistance are strongly encouraged to attend one of two applicant meetings on July 10th and 11th.

Vermont received the disaster declaration on June 22nd. The declaration allows eligible applicants to apply for federal funds which pay for 75 of approved Public Assistance projects. Federal reimbursement for Public Assistance projects include emergency protective measures, roads and bridges, water control facilities, buildings and equipment, utilities, parks & recreation and more. Specific expenses can include work done by outside contractors, materials, or overtime paid to municipal employees.

Please send a representative from your local government, your nonprofit, or other eligible group to submit your request for Public Assistance and to start the Public Assistance process. Any interested party is strongly encouraged to attend. State representatives, representatives from FEMA, and other community partners will attend.

The applicant meetings will help communities begin the application process and provide a forum to ask any questions about federal reimbursement.

Meeting schedule:

Tuesday, July 10, 2:00 p.m. at the Vermont State Police Barracks, New Haven, 2490 Ethan Allen Highway, i.e. Route 7 north of Middlebury (for Addison County).

Wednesday, July 11, 10 a.m. at Johnson Municipal Office Building - 293 Lower Main Street West, Johnson (for Lamoille and Orleans counties).

Communities that have questions can call Ben Rose, Vermont Emergency Management Public Assistance Officer at (802) 585-4719.