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Tue, Sep 6, 2011 04:34 PM
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Rebuild After Hurricane Irene
Vermonters have seen their homes, businesses and farms suffer
terrible damage in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened three disaster recovery
centers over the weekend in Barre, Brattleboro and Waterbury. FEMA
hopes to have up to 10 locations throughout Vermont by the end of
this week.
These FEMA centers will help Vermonters identify benefits, grants,
and low-interest loans that are available to help families recover
from the devastation caused by this natural disaster. "If you have
been impacted by the hurricane, it makes all the sense in the world
to contact FEMA," Bernie said.
FEMA's recovery centers are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. Before visiting the disaster recovery centers, you are
encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362 or by
registering online.
Visit a FEMA disaster recovery center near you »
Register with FEMA online »
Learn more about types of assistance that may be available for you
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Who is Eligible? At this point, individuals and businesses in
Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Orange, Rutland, Washington,
Windham and Windsor Counties may be eligible for FEMA grants and
Small Business Administration loans. Additional counties may be
added in the future. Certain businesses and nonprofits in
Caledonia, Franklin, Grand Isle and Lamoille Counties may also be
eligible for some SBA loans. [Note: Calling 2-1-1 does not register
you for FEMA benefits]
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