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Emergency Management
Emergency Management Director
Vermont Alert
VT-ALERT is the state system that notifies Vermonters of emergency situations, weather alerts, road information, and more. Register for a free account at www.vtalert.gov. In the event of an emergency, the Town will utilize VT Alert to provide you with important information.
VERMONT 211
Vermont 211 is a great way to find information everyday, and is also helpful in an emergency. Visit https://vermont211.org/ or dial 211 from any phone and an operator will assist you. If Royalton has opened their emergency shelter, 211 will be aware of the availability.
BUILD A PREPAREDNESS KIT
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
Anyone interested in participating in emergency management planning or emergency shelter volunteering, please contact Brad Salzmann
- Brad Salzmann
- 802-282-3736
- falcon15@earthlink.net
- This position is currently vacant. Contact Brad Salzmann with interest.
- This position is currently vacant. Contact Brad Salzmann with interest
- Updated coronavirus travel, testing, quarantine, and other related information can be found at
- Vermont Department of Health (www.healthvermont.gov) or Vermont Emergency Management (www.wem.vermont.gov).
Vermont Alert
VT-ALERT is the state system that notifies Vermonters of emergency situations, weather alerts, road information, and more. Register for a free account at www.vtalert.gov. In the event of an emergency, the Town will utilize VT Alert to provide you with important information.
VERMONT 211
Vermont 211 is a great way to find information everyday, and is also helpful in an emergency. Visit https://vermont211.org/ or dial 211 from any phone and an operator will assist you. If Royalton has opened their emergency shelter, 211 will be aware of the availability.
BUILD A PREPAREDNESS KIT
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries (headlamps and light sticks work well)
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Towel, extra socks, hat and gloves
Anyone interested in participating in emergency management planning or emergency shelter volunteering, please contact Brad Salzmann