#11-11 State of Emergency, Call-Out of Guard
STATE OF VERMONT
Executive Department
EXECUTIVE ORDER
[State of Emergency, Call-Out of Guard]
As of August 27, 2011, a state of emergency exists within the State. In particular, Vermont faces the imminent likelihood of extremely high winds, excessive rain and flooding from Hurricane Irene and related storms, with the likelihood of widespread damage. The State of Vermont, through its various agencies, is taking steps to prepare for the anticipated storm.
Accordingly, I, Peter Shumlin, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, Section 20 and 20 VSA sections 9, 601 and 603, do hereby order as follows:
- I declare a state of emergency for the State of Vermont;
- I hereby call out the National Guard of the State of Vermont;
- I authorize and direct the Adjutant General of the State of Vermont to take all appropriate steps to alleviate hardship and suffering of citizens and communities throughout Vermont that are impacted by the hurricane and associated storms;
- 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.
Dated this 27 day of August 2011
/s/_______________________________
Peter Shumlin
Governor
Executive Order #11-11
