Homeland Security
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"The Governor has made it our mission to make sure Vermont devotes every resource we have, in a comprehensive, coordinated way, to ensure the safety of every Vermonter be it at home, at school, at work, or on our borders. Vermonters as well as visitors to our state must feel safe and welcome in Vermont." |
Governor's Homeland Security Advisory Council
In an executive order, signed February 20, authorizing a new Homeland Security Advisory Council, Governor Douglas named Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie to chair the Council. Governor Douglas outlined the purpose of the council as a way to improve communication and coordination among the various organizations operating within the state, to optimize emergency preparedness and response, and to protect Vermonters from threats of terrorism. This Council replaces the Vermont Terrorism Task Force. In naming Lt. Gov. Dubie to head the group, the Governor said, "Brian brings a wealth of experience to this role. He was at Ground Zero, coordinating FEMA efforts for the US Air Force. For his efforts on 9-11, the Air Force awarded him a Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Cluster. He is currently Emergency Liaison Preparedness Officer with the National Security Emergency Preparedness Agency, and a Colonel in the Air Force Reserves.
Vermont Homeland Security Unit
This information is provided to keep the citizens of Vermont and its first responder community informed of the most up to date terrorism related information. State and local government, emergency first responders and citizens must work together toward the common goal of protecting all Vermonters.
Information to assist you in preparation for emergencies and to lessen the effects of disaster on the lives and property of the people of Vermont through emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
While there is no way to predict what emergency will happen, or what your personal circumstances will be, there are simple things you can do now to prepare yourself and your loved ones.
This links to a web site intended to reach local and state government, individual citizens, private sector businesses, non-government organizations, and federal agencies. It provides first responders, emergency managers, and homeland security advisors an online capability to collaborate with other members of the disaster management community.