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Other Important Information

Information for Farmers

For information for farmers and food processors, contact:

UVM Extension System
11 University Way, Suite 4
Brattleboro, VT 05301
866-622-2990 or 802-656-2990

Emergency Plan Testing

To make sure that the emergency plan works well, it is tested regularly. This testing may be in the form of a drill in which emergency workers and public officials practice part or all of the plan or an exercise in which emergency workers and public officials are evaluated by a state or federal agency on how they respond. In both cases a serious problem is simulated and emergency workers and public officials go through the emergency actions in the plans and procedures that apply. In both drills and exercises the term “this is a drill” should precede and follow each communication. If you happen to overhear a communication that has the term “this is a drill” in it, you should be reassured that some portion of the many plans and procedures are being tested. The major drills and exercises will be announced in local newspapers prior to their occurrence but weekly and monthly drills will not be, as their schedule changes frequently and sometimes are intentionally unannounced.

All Hazards

Although Vermont Yankee purchased and installed the sirens in Brattleboro and Vernon and has invested a significant amount of money in the National Weather Service Transmitter in Marlboro, VT, the sirens and Tone-Alert Radios can be used for any emergency when State or local officials need you to listen to an EAS radio station for information or instructions. Do not take any action when you hear the sirens or Tone-Alert Radios until you listen to the EAS radio message. Sirens will not be intentionally activated unless there is a compelling reason.