4. Public Information and Warning

During a significant emergency, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Incident Command Posts (ICPs) will coordinate and manage public information, both by producing accurate, timely reports and by tracking what is publicly reported to minimize confusion and help ensure a positive public response.

VT-Alert message - State:

   Other VT-Alert managers:

Vermont Emergency Management: (800) 347-0488

VTALERT.gov

Important Local Websites / Social Media channels:

Code RED – Hanover Dispatch (802) 333-4347

Fairlee listServ

Website: www.fairleevt.gov

Local Newspaper, Radio, TV

WCAX (802) 652-6300

WCAX Adam Sullivan Cell (603) 359-4613

WPTZ (802) 655-5455

Journal Opinion Alex Nuti-de Baisi (802) 222-5281 JO Editor cell (802) 595-5262

Valley News (603) 298 - 8711

Public Notice locations:

Town Hall

Library

Post Office

Wings Market

Chapmans

Vermont 2-1-1 is a United Ways of Vermont system that provides 24x7x365 information and referral services in cooperation with a large number of state and local government and community based entities. 2-1-1 collects and maintains a database of local resource information and is available to take calls from the general public to inform and instruct them in relation to emergency events, and to refer them to the appropriate response and recovery resource, if necessary.

To provide information for 2-1-1

Dial 211 or (802) 652-4636