St. Johnsbury Press Release Aug. 1st 10:45 am

August 1, 2024 10:45 am Press Release:



The St. Johnsbury Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has moved into its next emergency recovery response phase. Priorities and objectives are identified, logged, and posted on daily ICS 202 documents, which are available in the Town Manager's office or on the Town's website at www.stjvt.com . 

Roads Update: St. Johnsbury's Department of Public Works continues to work to repair roads, prioritizing damages that have isolated residents from emergency vehicle access. Private construction crews have been hired to assist the St. Johnsbury Public Works personnel in repairing and restoring town roads and infrastructure. These roads often allow only one traffic lane to service traffic in both directions. Please use caution when driving through these areas of town. Road updates are available on the Town website at www.stjvt.com under 'Announcements'.

Evacuation Shelter: The Red Cross deployed personnel to St. Johnsbury to staff the emergency evacuation shelter in the Good Shepard School, located at 121 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT. The Red Cross is currently in standby mode and prepared to serve residents affected by the flooding. The shelter can provide emergency cleanup kits, water, and blankets. Please call the Red Cross at (603) 851-6517 for shelter information.

Waste Management: The St. Johnsbury Transfer Station at 548 High Street is closed indefinitely due to flood damage. The Town will deploy dumpsters tomorrow morning at 174 Cliff Street and 852 Portland Street for residents affected by the flooding to access. Please DO NOT dispose of metal or hazardous materials in these dumpsters. Town officials are working with waste management companies to set up a location to take hazardous waste. A comprehensive temporary waste management plan is forthcoming.

Please get in touch with the Town of St. Johnsbury to report emergencies and road damages by calling (802) 535-9954.