Vermont Emergency Management (VEM)

The statutory purpose of the Department of Public Safety is to promote the detection and prevention of crime, to participate in searches for lost and missing persons, and to assist in cases of statewide or local disasters or emergencies.

VEM has updated a document, originally published in October 2025: Developing Your Emergency Management Program. This document is both newly appointed Emergency Management Directors and seasoned professionals looking to strengthen their community’s preparedness, this comprehensive resource provides step-by-step guidance for establishing a robust emergency management foundation.

Regional Resources (New England)