As of 6:00am there are 53 reported road closures and 5 partially closed roads.
To get the most up-to-date road closures go to newengland511.org/#Vermont
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VT Emergency Management is a division of the Department of Public Safety. We assist communities with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Please report any damage from the storm ( washed out roads, bridges down, flooding etc.) with your location to @NWSBurlington and @NWSAlbany
- Dangers from flooding are not over. Continue to use caution. Remember, floodwaters may contain ⬇️ ⚡️Downed power lines 🐄Human and livestock waste ☣️Hazardous waste 🪵Physical objects and debris 🐍Wild or stray animals #BeSafe
00:00 - ⚠️Heed all warnings, alerts, closures from officials. 📲Sign up for VT Alerts. ✅VT 511 road updates.Serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont. Emergency crews have conducted rescues in multiple communities. About two dozen state roads are closed as of 10AM. Flash flood warnings are in effect from the Massachusetts line to the Canadian border.
00:00 - Do you or anyone you know need Wi-Fi internet access but don't know where to go? #VT Public Service Dept. has created an interactive map of public buildings with Wi-Fi you can access without even getting out of your car! DETAILS: bit.ly/VThotspots #btv #covid19vt
- Forecast for the next few days: Thursday - Cold Tonight - Dark Friday through Tuesday - (word inappropriate for a state agency to use)A complex winter storm will move across or just north of the region Saturday into Sunday, bringing the threat for flooding and significant ice accumulations. Please remain weather aware and keep an eye on the forecast headed into the weekend.
- If you live in low-lying areas in Montpelier, you are strongly urged to make a plan in anticipation of major flooding. Protect yourself👩🦽, your loved ones👪, pets🐓, and property🚗. Call 211 if you need assistance. #vtwx #BeSafe #BePreparedAs we head into tonight, we'll see a gradual transition from flash flooding toward main-stem river flooding. The Winooski River at Montpelier is expected to crest in the MAJOR flood category around midnight tonight. You can view river forecasts here: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.ph…
- Despite rumors, the state of VT is NOT pre-emptively closing roads ahead of tonight's storm. You are encouraged to judge whether travel is safe, stay away from floodwaters, stay off damaged, flooded, and closed roads.
- The Urban Search and Rescue team has their Swift Water Rescue teams staged at eleven locations throughout the state. For information on road closures go to: newengland511.org/region/Vermont Sign up for VT Alerts: vem.vermont.gov/vtalert
- Areas of Vermont have been evacuated due to flash flooding. There are currently two shelters open: Barre Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hill, Barre Williamstown Middle/High School, 120 Hebert Rd, Williamstown
