Emergency Management

Check  511  for road closures.

We call it an Emergency when we didn't prepare or it happened unexpectedly.

During an Emergency:

  • Your neighbors are your best resources stay in touch and keep everyone safe.
  • Stay home and let the emergency responders do their jobs.
  • Expect power outages

If needed, the town will open an emergency shelter. If you need food or shelter please contact.

Emergency Manager: Becky Hutchins @ 802 - 349-4325

Emergency Shelters: If needed will be located at one of the following.
             Town Hall, Fire Station, Church on Route 7

2-1-1 is ready to help

Do you need help finding help?
Looking for help with everyday needs?
Are you facing difficult times and are not sure where to turn? 

Dialing 2-1-1 is your first step!  By dialing 2-1-1, information is much easier to find!  Vermont 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community. 

At Vermont 2-1-1, callers will speak with a real person every time.  Call Specialists can problem solve and/or refer callers to government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and many other local resources.  Vermont 2-1-1 is:

 

 

http://www.vermont.gov/portal/

 

Are you prepared for an unusual event?

Find the Family preparedness guide at Vermont Emergency Management

http://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness

Sign up to receive Emergency Alerts at Vermont Alert.

http://vtalert.gov/

Summer Storms

Storm activity can cause flooding and hazardous conditions.
Watch out for: 
Flash flooding and flooding
Damaged roads
Down trees
Power outages
Fallen power lines
Lightning

There can also be a potential for high winds, hail and heavy rain.

Lightning saftey - http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Emergency relief Assistance Fund (ERAF) find out more  http://centralvtplanning.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ERAF-handout-with-links-VEM-Jan-2014.pdf