If you experience a partial or complete loss of employment due to these storms, the Department encourages you to file an unemployment insurance claim. Vermonters can initiate the application process by calling the Unemployment Claimant Assistance Center at 1-877-214-3330. If you file an initial claim and are deemed ineligible, you may qualify for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits if authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Administration. Regardless of the program, the first step is to file an initial claim through the regular unemployment insurance program.

To further assist those in need, the Department of Labor’s regional job centers are open and ready to provide support. These centers offer access to Wi-Fi, computers, phones, and other resources needed to submit unemployment applications. For a complete list of regional job centers near you, visit https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development."