2026 Extreme Heat Resources
Key Statewide Resources
- For all alerts in your area you may register for free at https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert.
- For immediate help that is not an emergency: Dial 211 or 866-652-4636 or 802-652-4636. Visit Vermont211.org or text your zip code to 898211. https://vermont211.org/
- Vermont Emergency Management
- Searchable Cooling Sites: https://vem.vermont.gov/shelte...
- Emergency Preparedness Kit: https://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness/ki
Washington County Resources
Vermont Emergency Management
PDF for Washington County
PDF for Montpelier
Barre City's Cooling Resources for 7/1 and 7/2
Lamoille County Resources
Vermont Emergency Management
PDF for Lamoille County
Orange & Northern Windsor Counties Resources
Vermont Emergency Management
PDF for Orange County
PDF for Windsor County
Statewide Resources
Contact VT 211 by calling 2-1-1 or texting your zip code to 898211 or visit vermont211.org to connect with a wide range of support and services like housing, mental health support, transportation, food, and more. If you have trouble getting through, please call 866-652-4636 or 802-652-4636.
Contact Area Agencies on Aging for information and support for people age 60+ and their families by calling 1-800-642-5119 or find your local agency at https://dcf.vermont.gov/contacts/partners/aaa.
Vermont Emergency Management: www.vem.vermont.gov/shelters
Vermont Department of Health: www.healthvermont.gov/hot-weather
Vermont Public's article link to extreme weather resources: Hot weather in Vermont: Safety tips and resources
Resources in Multiple Languages
Translated information on extreme heat weather events published by the Vermont Department of Health at https://www.healthvermont.gov/...
Hot Weather Safety Tips for Animals
ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care...
(Last updated as of 6/30/26)
