Flood Recovery Information

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Below is information Bruce put together which will be posted on the town website. 

 

Also as a heads up, the NWS-Storm Prediction Center has all of New England in a slight-risk of severe thunderstorms for tomorrow.  We will update as necessary.

 

POST-FLOODING INFORMATION

 

Vermonters Urged to Follow Drinking Water Guidelines in Flooded Areas

 

Wells in flooded areas are likely contaminated

 

Private well owners whose wells have been impacted by flooding are advised by the Vermont Department of Health to bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute, or to use bottled water, or water from a known safe source.

 

These precautions should be followed until the flood waters recede, the well has been disinfected, the bleach odor has worn off and a follow up bacterial test confirms it is safe.

 

Well owners impacted by flooding should assume their water is contaminated with microorganisms, such as bacteria, and the water may not be safe to drink, brush teeth, make juice or ice, or prepare food with, if the well is close to, or within a flooded area.

 

Precautions should also be taken if there has been a change in well water quality (odor or taste).

 

A chlorine bleach solution should be used to disinfect your water supply if a water test shows contamination. For a free water bacterial testing kit, contact your Town Health Officer or your local District Office of the Vermont Department of Health.

 

For more information on how to disinfect your water supply, and other water guidelines after a flood visit: http://www.healthvermont.gov/enviro/water/flood_water.aspx.

 

 

STAY SAFE WHEN RETURNING HOME AFTER FLOODING

 

Flood Recovery - What You Should Be Doing Now

 

What homeowners and individuals should be doing now:

1.    Ensure your home is safe to return to by having your electrical and heating systems inspected by qualified professionals.

2.    Begin cleanup right away.  Delay in cleaning up can cause things like mildew to spread and make cleanup more difficult.

3.    Contact your insurance company.

4.    Keep close records of how much it costs to clean your home and how much of your property has been lost.

5.    REPORT ALL DAMAGES/LOSSES AND RECOVERY COSTS VERMONT 211.  211 is working with Emergency Management to collect damage reports for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.