Annual Meeting

Apr
7
Mon
Ice Jam/ Spring Flooding Seminar @ Lyndon Public Safety Building.
Apr 7 @ 7:30 pm – Apr 7 @ 9:30 pm

Interagency Regional Ice Jam/Spring Flooding Seminar

PURPOSE – The purpose of this seminar is to provide local jurisdictions and regional entities information about the conditions that could result in ice jam and Spring flooding in their respective areas and possible proactive measures to mitigate the impact of that flooding.

 

AGENDA

  • Introductions (DEMHS lead) – 5 min
  • National Weather Service – conditions expected (best case/worst case) for both flooding and ice jams – 10 min
  • Agency of Natural Resources – how rivers responds to those conditions, residual stability and debris concerns – 10 min
  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory – where does history tell us we can expect bad things to happen with ice jams? Is this year any worse than other years? – 15 min
  • Agency of Transportation – road system impact, detours – 10 min

Break

  • DEMHS – 30 min
    • Post incident documentation
    • Protective actions – local input (What have you done before? What would you do now?)
    • Additional considerations
    • Questions/wrap-up
Apr
9
Wed
Ice Jam/ Spring Flooding Seminar @ Ethan Allen Room of Capitol Plaza
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Interagency Regional Ice Jam/Spring Flooding Seminar

PURPOSE – The purpose of this seminar is to provide local jurisdictions and regional entities information about the conditions that could result in ice jam and Spring flooding in their respective areas and possible proactive measures to mitigate the impact of that flooding.

 

AGENDA

  • Introductions (DEMHS lead) – 5 min
  • National Weather Service – conditions expected (best case/worst case) for both flooding and ice jams – 10 min
  • Agency of Natural Resources – how rivers responds to those conditions, residual stability and debris concerns – 10 min
  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory – where does history tell us we can expect bad things to happen with ice jams? Is this year any worse than other years? – 15 min
  • Agency of Transportation – road system impact, detours – 10 min

Break

  • DEMHS – 30 min
    • Post incident documentation
    • Protective actions – local input (What have you done before? What would you do now?)
    • Additional considerations
    • Questions/wrap-up
Apr
10
Thu
Ice Jam/ Spring Flooding Seminar @ Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 US 5, Ascutney
Apr 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Interagency Regional Ice Jam/Spring Flooding Seminar

PURPOSE – The purpose of this seminar is to provide local jurisdictions and regional entities information about the conditions that could result in ice jam and Spring flooding in their respective areas and possible proactive measures to mitigate the impact of that flooding.

 

AGENDA

  • Introductions (DEMHS lead) – 5 min
  • National Weather Service – conditions expected (best case/worst case) for both flooding and ice jams – 10 min
  • Agency of Natural Resources – how rivers responds to those conditions, residual stability and debris concerns – 10 min
  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory – where does history tell us we can expect bad things to happen with ice jams? Is this year any worse than other years? – 15 min
  • Agency of Transportation – road system impact, detours – 10 min

Break

  • DEMHS – 30 min
    • Post incident documentation
    • Protective actions – local input (What have you done before? What would you do now?)
    • Additional considerations
    • Questions/wrap-up
Apr
15
Tue
Incident Command System for Executives ~ ICS402 @ Chester Town Hall
Apr 15 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

The Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, Vermont Police Academy presents, Incident Command System for Executives ~ ICS402

For full course announcement and registration forms please visit the Criminal Justice Training Council website (https://vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/current_courses) or the DEMHS website (https://vem.vermont.gov/event).  PLEASE note the instructions for the Registration Forms on the page, which should be emailed to me at [email protected].  Typed ‘signatures’ are acceptable on the registration form.  You can also find additional course announcements at the websites above.

Apr
16
Wed
Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS 100 @ Chelsea Fire Department
Apr 16 @ 11:30 pm – 3:30 am

For full course announcement and registration forms please visit the Criminal Justice Training Council website (https://vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/current_courses) or the DEMHS website (https://vem.vermont.gov/event).  Registration forms should be emailed to [email protected]. Typed ‘signatures’ are acceptable on the registration form.  You can also find additional course announcements at the websites above.

Participants must attend both sessions for credit.

Apr
17
Thu
Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS 100 @ Chelsea Fire Department
Apr 17 @ 11:30 pm – 3:30 am

For full course announcement and registration forms please visit the Criminal Justice Training Council website (https://vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/current_courses) or the DEMHS website (https://vem.vermont.gov/event).  Registration forms should be emailed to [email protected]. Typed ‘signatures’ are acceptable on the registration form.  You can also find additional course announcements at the websites above.

Participants must attend both sessions for credit.

Apr
18
Fri
LEPC #12 @ Hartford Fire Station
Apr 18 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am

For more information, contact Rita Seto at 802-457-3188

February’s meeting minutes can be found here: LEPCminutes022014_draft

Vermont’s Designation Programs @ Fairlee Town Hall
Apr 18 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am

TRORC will be presenting information about Vermont’s Designation Programs with a focus on changes to the programs as a result of Act 59.  We will also introduce the newest member of Vermont’s Designation Program – the Neighborhood Development Area.

Apr
23
Wed
TRORC Board Meeting @ Thompson Senior Center
Apr 23 @ 12:30 am – 2:30 am

The agenda may be downloaded here: TRORC_BoardAgenda_4_23_14

Meeting minutes are available here: TRORC Board Meeting Minutes 04 23 14

Apr
24
Thu
Tools to Address Local Housing Needs: Presentation @ Bradford Academy Building
Apr 24 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am

Description: Housing is a key focus of the Vermont Neighborhood Program. This workshop will present attendees with a range of suggested tools that communities can use to encourage housing. It will not only focus on methods to encourage new housing, but also on preserving and improving existing stock. Planners will discuss how communities can utilize the tools to prioritize areas of needs and how to implement housing plans.

Presenter: Ellie Ray, Regional Planner, TRORC

For more information, contact Ellie at [email protected] or 802-457-3188