The most recent forecast from the National Weather Service continues to predict periods of heavy rain that could cause scattered flash and river flooding as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby moves through Vermont Friday and Saturday.
Staffed by the Montpelier Parks & Trees Department and volunteers
August 9th, 2024 Storm Preparations
Montpelier is not currently asking for community volunteers at this time. City Staff and our Montpelier Hub are preparing and closely monitoring the flash and river flooding predictions for Montpelier. Please check back for a organized volunteer effort announcement if one is needed in our community
Montpelier faired relatively well in the 7/10/24 flooding, with the Winooski River cresting at 14.45 feet at 3:30am. That is 0.55 feet below minor flood stage. City crews were out keeping culverts clear and removing debris from bridges throughout the night. MYCC crews and volunteers filled and placed sandbags. Overall the City was minimally impacted. Other surrounding communities were not so fortunate. Below is how you can help out in other towns. Please confirm your route on 511 before traveling.
Barre, VT
Barre Up! is organizing volunteers and supplies for the Barre community. They have a big need for volunteer labor. Visit Barre Up! for the latest updates on how to help
Plainfield has a need for volunteers to muck out basements, move belongings, and other cleanup tasks. Visit the Plainfield Flood Response website to learn how to help and how to receive help
The Community Resilience for the Waterbury Area is help residents connect to services, distribute supplies and deploy volunteers. CReW serves the areas of Waterbury, Duxbury, Bolton, Moretown, and Middlesex
