Welcome to our Emergency Response resource page. Here you will find emergency updates, information on how our Town handles emergency response, and contact information for our rescue response teams.
IMPORTANT: If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Resident Resources
- VT DFR Insurance Guidelines/Resources
- Agency of Natural Resources Flood Information
- Health Information – HealthVermont.gov
- Emergency Management – VEM.Vermont.gov
- Agriculture Information – Agriculture.Vermont.gov/Flood
- Environmental Information – ANR.Vermont.gov/Flood
- Mental Health: MentalHealth.Vermont.gov
- National Weather Service – Weather.gov/btv
- Road Conditions – NewEngland511.org/region/Vermont
- Vermont 211 – Dial 211 or online Vermont211.org
- Emergency Preparation for Individuals with Special Needs
- CARE program (Citizens Assistance Registry for Emergencies)
- Emergency Preparation for Families
Municipal Emergency Planning
Local Hazard Mitigation
A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a community resilience and climate change adaptation plan. All hazards that may cause damages or threaten life and property are assessed in the LHMP so that the community can develop projects and initiatives to address vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities may be homes or businesses in the floodplain or river corridor, high-risk factor populations that may be cut off from electricity and communication in a wind, ice or snow storm, workers exposed to extreme heat when working outdoors, or farms and businesses that are not prepared for the impacts of drought and invasive species.
https://vem.vermont.gov/plans/LHMP
In 2021, the Town of Sharon, VT adopted an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Local Emergency Management Plans
In accordance with 20 V.S.A § 6 and State Emergency Management Plan, “(c)(1) Each local organization shall develop and maintain an all-hazards emergency management plan in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan and guidance set forth by the Division of Emergency Management.” A current Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) is also required for municipalities to receive federal preparedness funds and increased state reimbursement through the Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund (ERAF). Municipalities should review and update their emergency plans annually and readopt them between Town Meeting and June 1 every year.
https://vem.vermont.gov/plans/lemp
Emergency Management Director (EMD): Nathan Potter
Phone: 802-763-7331
Email: sharonfirehouse@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 74, 5808 VT Rt 14
Emergency Service Providers
Fire and Rescue
The Town is primarily served by the Sharon Volunteer Fire Department and South Royalton Rescue.
Sharon Volunteer Fire Department
Chief Nathan Potter
Phone: 802-763-7331
Email: sharonfirehouse@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 74, 5808 VT Rt 14
South Royalton Rescue
Phone: 802-763-8974
Email: southroyaltonrescue@gmail.com
Policing
The Town is under contract with the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department which is currently working toward providing a community policing model.
Sheriff Ryan Palmer
Phone: (802) 457-5211