Preparedness 2026
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September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, Cavendish Connects is posting to their Facebook page and the weekly Cavendish Update, tips on being prepared should their be another flood, natural disaster or another event that could impact your property and/or your well being.
Cavendish is a member of Black River Valley Resources, (BRVR) the long term recovery group for the Okemo Valley, which includes the towns of Cavendish, Ludlow, Plymouth, Mt. Holly and the villages within those towns. BRVR has an excellent handout on emergency preparedness, which is available in PDF format by clicking here.
Tips are being added throughout the month to help you prepare.
Week of September 1
• Just how prepared are you? Take Team Rubicon’s preparedness quiz to find out.
• Sign Up for VT Alert: VT-ALERT is used by state and local responders-Cavendish uses this system- to notify the public of emergencies. Those include, but are not limited to, evacuation information, chemical spills, shelter-in-place alerts, severe weather advisories, boil water advisories, and roadway interruptions. Residents can tailor alerts to specific locations, types, and devices on which they receive notifications.Register by clicking here.
• Register for Stop the Bleed Training at the Cavendish Fire Department on Sept. 19 (Saturday) 10-2. The ACS Stop the Bleed course teaches participants how to recognize life threatening bleeding and to act quickly and effectively to control it with three quick techniques. This training is free for Cavendish residents. To register contact Chief Nareau at 802-226-7790, puba0111@mail.com or stop by the station.
• Know Vermont’s Natural Hazards and how to prepare for them: Erosion, flooding, drought, infectious disease, heat, cold, wind, invasive species, snow, ice, wildfire and hail. VT Emergency Preparedness
• Prep Your Phone: Your smartphone is one of your best tools in an emergency. Set it up so it can work for you when you most need it.
• Stockpile a minimum of a 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food for short term emergencies. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day.
