Join Us to Help Improve Vermont’s Emergency Services!

We want to hear from you! Come to our community listening session to talk about Vermont’s emergency communications system. This is your chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn how emergency services work in your area. Your input will help us build a better system for everyone in Vermont.

Event Details:

• Date:                   December 6, 2024
• Time:                  11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Location:            Online on Microsoft Teams (you’ll get the link when you sign up)

What We’ll Talk About:

In this session, you’ll learn about Vermont’s emergency communications system, including how services are sent out to different areas. We want to hear from you about:

• What’s working well in the current system
• Where you think improvements are needed
• Any specific needs or ideas for emergency services in your area

Need an Interpreter?

If you need an interpreter, just let us know your language when you sign up.

How to Register:

Fill out the registration form with your name, email, and if you need an interpreter. After you sign up, you’ll get an email with the meeting link and details in your chosen language.

Why This Matters:

This session is part of a bigger project to make sure Vermont’s emergency services work well for everyone. Whether you live in a city or a rural area, quick and reliable emergency services are important. Right now, Vermont’s system is a mix of different communication centers, and sometimes emergency calls get transferred too many times, which can slow down help.

The Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force was created to fix these issues and make sure all Vermonters have equal access to emergency services. Act 78, passed in 2023, guides this work with goals like:

• Improving communication between different emergency agencies
• Updating technology so services work well across Vermont’s different landscapes
• Making sure all Vermonters, including those who speak different languages, can get help in emergencies

By gathering community feedback, we’re working to make Vermont’s emergency communication system stronger and more responsive for everyone.