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September 8, 2011
Tropical Storm Irene has left many towns with some huge bills to pay. Hundreds of local roads and bridges were damaged by the flooding. Those communities are eligible for public assistance from the federal government. But just like individuals seeking relief, town government must go through a process to apply for aid.
The Vermont Transportation Agency will hold a series of briefings around the state starting Friday to explain to local officials what they need to do to qualify for FEMA funding.
The meetings are as follows:
Friday, September 9, 2011: Rutland and Bennington Counties at Manchester Town Public Safety Facility Meeting Room, 6041 Main Street (VT Route 7A), Manchester Center, VT. Briefing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Contact Rutland or Bennington Regional Planning Commissions with questions (802-775-0871 or 802-442-0713).
Friday, September 9, 2011: Windham and Windsor Counties at Riverside Middle School Gymnasium, 13 Fairgrounds Road Springfield, VT. Briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Contact Windham or Southern Windsor Regional Planning Commissions with questions (802-257-4547 or 802-674-9201).
Saturday, September 10, 2011: Washington and Orange Counties at Judd Hall of Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT. Briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Contact Central Vermont or Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Planning Commissions with questions (802-229-0389 or 802-457-3188).
Saturday, September 10, 2011: Addison and Chittenden Counties at the American Legion at 100 Amory Lane in Vergennes, VT. Briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Contact Addison or Chittenden County Regional Planning Commissions with questions (802-388-3141 or 802-846-4490).
Monday, September 12, 2011: Franklin and Lamoille Counties at Green Mountain Technology & Career Center, 738 Route 15W, Hyde Park, VT. Briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Applicants traveling through Johnson should expect delays in the Village of Johnson due to road construction and plan accordingly. Contact Northwest or Lamoille County Regional Planning Commissions with questions (802-524-5958 or 802-888-4548).
Monday, September 12, 2011: Orleans, Essex and Caledonia Counties at Town of Lyndon's Public Safety Building (Fire Department), 316 Main Street Lyndonville, VT. Briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and followed by a FEMA applicants' Kick Off meeting. Contact Northeastern Vermont Development Association with questions (802-748-5181).
Cities and towns with questions should contact their Regional Planning Commission.
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