VPT Online: Public Square: Disaster Preparedness

PUBLIC SQUARE is a VPT initiative addressing issues of concern to Vermonters. Mixing documentary footage, thoughtful insight, in-depth panel discussions and more, we’ll keep you informed about local events and issues that affect your lives.

Disaster Preparedness
Live with Viewer Call-in

Tues., Sept. 27 at 8 pm

Host Bridget Barry-Caswell

The new season begins with a look at disaster preparedness. September is National Preparedness Month.

Viewers will hear from experts how to protect and prepare themselves, their families and their communities from disasters.
Host of the live one-hour program is Bridget Barry Caswell. Joining her will be panelists:

Barbara Farr, Director, Vermont Emergency Management
Tim Stetson, Director of Emergency Services, Northern Vermont Red Cross
Cindy Hahn, Coordinator, Community Emergency Response Team

Viewers are invited to participate with comments and questions. A toll-free number will be announced during the program.

Be sure to tune in and find out more about this important topic.

Community Resources
To assist you in getting prepared, a resource guide is available: Family Emergency Preparedness Workbook, which includes a checklist, a section on disaster preparedness for people with special needs, and more. You can download your free copy of this important publication or order it by contacting Vermont Emergency Management at 1-800-347-0488.

Return to PUBLIC SQUARE homepage