Calendar
Annual Meeting
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 8-9-17
August 17, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stockbridge Meeting House
97 Maplewood Drive
Stockbridge, VT
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 6/15/2017 (attached)
- Action on application for this year’s funding and TRORC contract.
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Public Health PODs – Heather Rigney, VT Dept of Health
- July 1 Flood Review and After Action – Kevin Geiger
- LEPC12 CERT – Brad Salzmann
- Approval of moving CERT Trailer to Quechee
- HMEP Update – Kevin Geiger
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
- Rail Incident Training
- EM Conference in September
LEPC12 Next meeting – October 18, 2017 at Royalton Police Barracks
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
Vermont Department of Public Service – Notice of Public Hearing on the TRORC’s Request for a Determination of Energy Compliance
Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 4352
September 5, 2017 – 7:00 pm
The Vermont Department of Public Service invites the public to a hearing to provide input on the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Plan, including the TRORC Energy Implementation Plan. These plans are available for review on the Department’s website at https://publicservice.vermont.gov/. The TRORC is seeking a certification from the Department that these plans comply with energy planning requirements set forth in statute.
Hearing Location: The public hearing will be conducted in the Chase Center at Vermont Law School, 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, Vermont.
Public comment: The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding this request to the Department via email at [email protected]. Please include TRORC’s Determination Request Comments in the subject line.
The hearing site is accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please contact Sunni Eriksen regarding accessibility at (802) 828-5871.
Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo
Saturday, September 9, 12-4 pm (rain or shine)
Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St (US Route 5), White River Junction, VT
FREE Admission, FREE Refreshments, FREE Test Rides
www.UVEVexpo.org – Pre-register online for a chance to win $250 and other prizes
Hosted by Vital Communities and Upper Valley Sierra Club, with support from many Upper Valley energy committees, electric vehicle owners, and generous local sponsors. This event is part of National Drive Electric Week.
Free test rides all afternoon (12-4 pm) in many of the latest electric car models (Chevy Volt, Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and more). This is a great chance to chat with local electric vehicle owners about what it’s really like to go electric in the Upper Valley.
It’s not just cars! Several electric bicycles will be available for test rides along the Wilder bike path. Electric motorcycles, the Dartmouth electric race car, and a collection of modern electric lawn equipment will also be on display.
As if the cars and bikes weren’t enough, there will also be brief, drop-in presentations from 1-3 pm, and many local energy companies on hand to talk with visitors about solar, energy efficiency, heat pumps, modern wood heat, and more.
More at www.UVEVexpo.org
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 9-13-17