STATE OF VERMONT

Executive Department

EXECUTIVE ORDER

WHEREAS, on May 5, 2011, there exists an emergency within the State, to wit, flooding along the shores of Lake Champlain affecting Grand Isle, Franklin, Chittenden, and Addison Counties.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Peter Shumlin, Governor of the State of Vermont, under and by virtue of the Authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont, including Chapter II, Section 20, of the Constitution of the State of Vermont, and Title 20 VSA 601 and 603, hereby order as follows:

    SEC. (1) The National Guard of the State of Vermont is called out.

    SEC. (2) The Adjutant General of the State of Vermont is authorized and directed to take all appropriate steps to alleviate hardship and suffering of citizens and communities in Vermont that are impacted by flooding.

    SEC. (3) In furtherance of the authorization and direction contained in SEC. (2) hereof, the Adjutant General is authorized to use such of the National Guard of the State of Vermont as he may deem necessary.

    SEC. (4) I HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE Adjutant General to call into Active State Service, as he may deem appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Order, any and all units of the National Guard of the State of Vermont to serve for an indefinite period and until relieved by proper authority.

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Peter Shumlin

Governor

By the Governor

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Alexandra MacLean

Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs

Executive Order #04-11