Calendar
Annual Meeting
The first delivery of the Local EMD course will be November 16th, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm at the Hartford Fire Station. This will be Block One only, Building a Baseline.
Blocks 2-4 will be offered in the months of December, January and February. Dates are TBD. Times and location remain the same.
Course Objectives:
Prepare the local Emergency Management Director to perform his/her duties through all phases of a local emergency: Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.
Topics covered will include, but are not limited to:
- Desired Attributes of an Emergency Management Director
- Local Emergency Operations Planning
- Animal Response
- EMD-Responder Relationship
- Models for Mobilizing Community
- Designing an Emergency Operation Center
- Public Information and Communications
- The Disaster “Process”
- State Resources
- Interaction with FEMA
To register for this course, please log into the States LMS via the following link:
If you do not already have an account, you can register via the following link:
https://vermont.csod.com/selfreg/register
For registration assistance or questions, please contact Brittany Marquette, [email protected], 802.241.5414
For EMD course or certification questions, please contact Todd Sears, [email protected], 802.241.5527
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 11-16-17
This is an outreach meeting on new statutory requirements surrounding forest blocks and habitat connectors. TRORC is in the process of updating their Regional Plan to include these new requirements and are also revising the Natural Resources Chapter. All are welcome to join and give their feedback on these elements of the TRORC Regional Plan.
Agenda can be found here: TRORC Energy Committee Agenda 11-30-17
This training provides an introduction for members of local planning commissions, zoning and development review boards, selectboard and other town officials. The four main areas that will be covered in this training are:
- Planning for a Vibrant Sustainable Community
- Roles and Responsibilities of Various Municipal Boards
- Ways to Implement the Town Plan
- Overview of Meetings, Hearings, and Due Process
Dear Vermont Community Energy Leaders:
We invite you to join us for “Transforming Vermont’s Energy Future from the Ground Up: The 10th Annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference”! REGISTER TODAY!
When: December 2, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (registration starts at 8 a.m.)
Where: Lake Morey Resort – Fairlee, Vermont
The one day event is aimed at inspiring, supporting and growing the statewide network of town energy committees and building the capacity and expertise of any Vermonter interested in helping the state meet its necessarily ambitious efficiency, renewable energy and climate change goals. Workshops will explore a wide range of topics, from Transforming Our Transportation System, Helping More Low-Income Earners Participate in the Clean Energy Transition, The Economic Opportunities of Climate Action and far more. Experts will also provide overviews on timely projects, policies, financial incentives and capacity building opportunities in Vermont.
This event offers unparalleled networking opportunities, exhibits from leading businesses and organizations, fantastic workshops, a keynote you don’t want to miss by Gina McCarthy, Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator.
Register before November 26th to receive an Early-Bird Registration Special of $35. Beginning on November 27th, registration will increase to $45.00. Don’t delay!
A limited number of student registrations at $20.00 are available to current Vermont high school and college students on first-come basis. Registrations must be submitted by November 26th.
For more information and to register online, click here: https://www.regonline.com/VTEnergy2017
We look forward to seeing you on December 2nd! Come join Vermont’s energy transformation!
Contact [email protected] or call 802-223-2328 ext. 118 for more information.
Stakeholder Discussion
Join the White River Watershed Coordinator in a presentation and discussion on the progress of watershed initiatives in the White River Basin. Learn about the upcoming White River Tactical Basin Plan and priorities and funding for 2018.
- Monday, December 4: Rochester VT Town Office
- Wednesday, December 6: Randolph VT Town Hall
- Thursday, December 7: Royalton VT Town Office
Snack included!
Who Should Attend?
Watershed groups, town officials (selectboard, planning and conservation commission members), foresters, farmers, and anyone with a stake in water quality = YOU!
Stakeholder Discussion
Join the White River Watershed Coordinator in a presentation and discussion on the progress of watershed initiatives in the White River Basin. Learn about the upcoming White River Tactical Basin Plan and priorities and funding for 2018.
- Monday, December 4: Rochester VT Town Office
- Wednesday, December 6: Randolph VT Town Hall
- Thursday, December 7: Royalton VT Town Office
Snack included!
Who Should Attend?
Watershed groups, town officials (selectboard, planning and conservation commission members), foresters, farmers, and anyone with a stake in water quality = YOU!
Stakeholder Discussion
Join the White River Watershed Coordinator in a presentation and discussion on the progress of watershed initiatives in the White River Basin. Learn about the upcoming White River Tactical Basin Plan and priorities and funding for 2018.
- Monday, December 4: Rochester VT Town Office
- Wednesday, December 6: Randolph VT Town Hall
- Thursday, December 7: Royalton VT Town Office
Snack included!
Who Should Attend?
Watershed groups, town officials (selectboard, planning and conservation commission members), foresters, farmers, and anyone with a stake in water quality = YOU!
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 12-13-17