Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont National Guard will support Vermont Emergency Management prepare for possible flash flooding response this afternoon and evening.
A total of approximately 15 Soldiers from the Garrison Support Command’s National Guard Reaction Force will stage high water vehicles to support Vermont Urban Search and Rescue Teams ahead of the storm in areas of likely impact.
“We supported the state following Hurricane Irene, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, floods in 2023 as well as on numerous other occasions,” said Major General Gregory Knight, Vermont National Guard Adjutant General. “Our Citizen Soldiers and Airman are always ready to support their communities when needed.”
Search and Rescue Teams will move with the storm to ensure coverage of the hardest-hit areas.
Vermont Emergency Management is encouraging all Vermonters and Visitors to register with www.vtalert.gov for up-to-date weather forecasts and alerts.
Additional information is provided at:
Flood safety and preparedness (multi-language):
https://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness/floods
Vermont Emergency Management Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
NWS Albany social media:
https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/ or https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany
NWS Burlington social media:
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington or https://twitter.com/NWSBurlington
Source: 7.10.2024. COLCHESTER, Vt. – Vermont National Guard
To support great journalism, access our archives and get unique features like our award-winning profiles, Book of Lists & Business-to-Business Directory, subscribe HERE!
