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FEMA PA Information for the July 10, 2024 Flood Event

July 11, 2024
Debris on bridge under water

TO: Vermont Municipal Officials

FROM: Kim Canarecci, Vermont State Public Assistance Officer (802-585-4209, kim.canarecci@vermont.gov)

FULL TEXT (VERBATIM) OF EMAIL SENT 7/11/2024, 11:27 AM

ATTACHMENT: Blank Worksheet - FAL FAE FAM Contract 2024 FEMA Cost Codes

 

This email is intended for local public officials dealing with damage to public infrastructure, state agencies, and critical Private Non-Profits (fire/police/medical) impacted by the catastrophic flooding which occurred starting on July 10, 2024, and continuing.

Below are key points to remember as you begin the recovery process from these damages which could result in a potential federal declaration which provides funding for recovery.  Federal financial recovery assistance may be available under the FEMA Public Assistance program for local road repairs/culverts/debris and emergency response.

FEMA Public Assistance covers damage to applicant owned and maintained facilities.   A facility must be a public building, public works system, public equipment, or natural feature.  It does not cover private property (homes). If you have residents asking about residential damages, please ask them to report their damages to 211.

For any public town damages:

  1. Prior to beginning work. Take a few photos to provide the details of the damage.  Ensure these photos show the entire damaged site.
  2. Mark the GPS location of the site associated with the damage.  Provide the GPS starting and ending point of the damages.  
  3. Capture the "Length x Width x Depth" measurements in feet and quantities of material used per site.
  4. Contract work should be hired following your Local and Federal procurement policy requirements.
  5. Track your recovery costs per damaged site.
  6. When working in/near waterways, obtain ANR permits, and Army Corps permits.  Reach out to your ANR River Engineer to obtain these and ensure that you are complying with State General Stream Alteration standards for any in-stream repairs. https://anrweb.vt.gov/DEC/StreamAlts/RequestRME.aspxhttps://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/State-General-Permits/Vermont-General-Permit/
  7. For repair work taking place, track who is working at the site and keep all Labor timecards with hours worked per location.
  8. Maintain and track quantities of materials used and invoices for costs or load tickets (gravel, culverts), by site.
  9. Track the Equipment used for repair work and operator hours, by site.

Stay safe and reach out with any questions.