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Emergency Preparedness

The Vermont Commission on National and Community Service is dedicated to helping Vermonters in as many ways as possible. 
The following link to the State of Vermont, Department of Public Safety, Vermont Emergency Management, provides information on ways to be prepared. Whether an event is related to weather or health or is unexpected the information provided at this site may help you in case of an emergency.  http://www.dps.state.vt.us/vem
 

Flood Safety Awareness Week

March 15 - 21
Be Ready Year ‘Round
Check out these tips and get prepared!

 

Winter Prep Series

Prepare for the Season
Ready Your Home Before the Season
Ready Your Car Before the Storm
Caring for Pets

Are You Interested in Emergency Preparedness Training?

Through the Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program you can complete accredited courses under FEMA (listed below).  Complete the reading materials, take the on-line test and receive 1 Continuing Education Unit.  You will receive a certification upon completion of each course.  Course links can be found at: http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp

 

 IS 100   Intro to Incident Command System
 IS 200   Incident Command System II
 IS 700   National Incident Management System
 IS 317   Intro to Community Emergency Response Teams
 IS-7       A Citizes Guide to Disaster Assistance
 IS-10     Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness
 IS-22     Are You Ready? An in-depth guide to Citizen Preparedness
 IS-120   An orientation to community disaster exercises IS-240    Leadership & Influence
 IS-244   Developing and Managing Volunteers
 IS 630   Intro to the public assistance process