Waterbury Public Library hosts free post-flood legal clinic on Thursday
February 6, 2024 | By Waterbury RoundaboutRepresentatives from Vermont Law and Graduate School will be in Waterbury this Thursday, Feb. 8, for a free post-flood legal clinic to assist local residents and businesses affected by the 2023 floods.
The clinic will be held at the Waterbury Public Library from 1:45 to 5 p.m.
Since October, the school’s Entrepreneurial Legal Lab and Legal Services Vermont have been working together to assist Vermont business owners affected by the summer 2023 floods and the subsequent December flood events as well. As a result of high demand and ongoing community needs, they are continuing to offer monthly clinics to assist Vermonters.
Those seeking assistance with post-flood issues should come to the clinic with the following items:
Pictures of before and after the flood if accessible
Receipts of repairs, replacement items and lodging if displaced from flooding
Insurance information, including a reply or settlement from insurance after claim was submitted
Household income information
Any documents sent to or received from FEMA or the SBA
Log-in information for FEMA Disaster Relief account (if you have one)
Any additional notes about damages, losses and impacts from flooding
This effort aligns with Vermont Law and Graduate School’s dedication to fostering practical legal education and community engagement. The nonprofit Legal Services Vermont is based in Burlington and a partner with Vermont Legal Aid. For flood-related legal assistance, call 1-800-889-2047 and press option 4 or visit online at vtlawhelp.org/flooding.