DHR coordinates with the Agency of Administration and the Governor to determine if emergency closing or delays are necessary. In the case of such a decision, DHR will update the Current Operating Status found below, the Emergency Phone Line (800-644-4402), local television and radio stations (listed below), and VT-Alert.
Operating Status:
It is 5:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023. At this time, the following State offices remain completely closed until further notice. In the interest of safety, employees are not authorized to access these buildings. Employees specifically designated as essential personnel in the Agencies/Departments impacted by these closures should contact their Supervisors for further instructions. It is anticipated that a number of offices will be cleared for occupancy in the upcoming days, so employees should regularly check this website for an updated list.
(Updated July 21, 2023 5:00 PM)
STORAGE BUILDING (190 JUNCTION RD, BERLIN)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (6 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
PAVILION STATE OFFICE BUILDING (109 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (110 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
VERMONT SUPREME COURTHOUSE (111 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
AGR STATE OFFICE BUILDING (116 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (126 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (128 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (132 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (133 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
MONTPELIER VISITOR CENTER & OFFICE BUILDING (134 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (136 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (13 GREEN MOUNTAIN DR, MONTPELIER)
VA STATE OFFICE BUILDING (118 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
GMCB STATE OFFICE BUILDING (144 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
CAPITOL PLAZA HOTEL (100 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
BARRE CITY PLACE STATE OFFICE BUILDING (219 N MAIN ST, BARRE CITY)
AOT, VTTC BUILDING COMPLEX
AOT, CENTRAL GARAGE, DISTRICT MAINTENANCE CAPITAL REGION
The following buildings returned to operation as of the first shift on Thursday, July 13, 2023:
LIQUOR CONTROL WAREHOUSE (11-15 GREEN MOUNTAIN DR, MONTPELIER)
The following buildings returned to operation as of the first shift on Friday, July 14, 2023:
WSOC - FORENSIC LABORATORY BUILDING (45 STATE DR, WATERBURY)
The following buildings are open to employees as of the first shift Monday, July 17, 2023:
DCF STATE OFFICE BUILDING - (162 N MAIN ST, BARRE CITY)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (2 GOVERNOR AIKEN AVE, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (4 GOVERNOR AIKEN AVE, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (1 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (9 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (10 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (12 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (14 - 16 BALDWIN ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (112 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP (10 TAYLOR ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE HOUSE (115 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (120 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
CAPITOL COMPLEX HEAT PLANT (122 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
GROUNDS SHOP (132 STATE ST, MONTPELIER)
OPG STATE OFFICE BUILDING (81 - 83 RIVER ST, MONTPELIER)
CITY CENTER (89 MAIN ST, MONTPELIER)
PSD STATE OFFICE BUILDING (190 RIVER ST, MONTPELIER)
WSOC - WEEKS STATE OFFICE BUILDING (166 HORSESHOE DR, WATERBURY)
WSOC - STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS (45 STATE DR, WATERBURY)
WSOC - STORAGE BUILDING (91 STATE DR, WATERBURY)
WSOC - CENTRAL HEAT PLANT (91 STATE DR, WATERBURY)
WSOC - AHS STATE OFFICE BUILDING (280 STATE DR, WATERBURY)
BGS SURPLUS PROPERTY (434 US ROUTE 2, WATERBURY)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (58 S MAIN ST, WATERBURY)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (60 S MAIN ST, WATERBURY)
93 AND 150 PILGRIM PARK, WATERBURY
The following buildings are open to employees as of the first shift Monday, July 24, 2023
DOC STORAGE BUILDING (21 METRO WAY, BARRE CITY)
SAS STATE OFFICE BUILDING (38 WATER ST, BARTON)
DPS STATE OFFICE BUILDING (153 CHURCH ST, CAMBRIDGE)
DG STATE OFFICE BUILDING (30 UPPER VILLAGE RD, CHELSEA)
STATE OFFICE BUILDING (179 MAIN ST, HYDE PARK)
All other State offices not listed below are open for business during their regularly scheduled hours.
Employees assigned to work in an office building that remains closed or was closed whose duties allow for Telework are required to continue to Telework, unless authorized to report by their Appointing Authority.
Employees assigned to work in an office building that remains closed or was closed above whose duties do not allow for telework, should contact their Supervisors for further instructions prior to travelling to their work locations.
Please be aware that travel may be difficult in certain areas. Please reduce travel speeds, exercise caution, do not drive into standing water and allow additional time as you travel. Everyone is encouraged to check the 511 website 511 Website for the most up to date information on road conditions and route selection and register for a Vermont Alert (VT-ALERT) account to help keep you up to date on emergency situations in your area. If you cannot safely travel to your work location, please contact your Supervisor.
FLOOD SAFETY TIPS
- If rising water is approaching, leave.
- Evacuate over high ground and plan that route now for this weekend and any time there may be flooding.
- Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Strong currents or unseen washouts can sweep you and your car away.
- Turn off the circuit breaker in your home before you evacuate – if you can do so safely.
- Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system before you once again occupy your home if it has been flooded.
- If you are in a flood-prone area, or if you believe your home will be flooded, it is advisable to move valuables from your basement in case water enters your home.
- Check your insurance coverage now, and then contact your insurance company if you have damage.
WEB RESOURCES
- VTrans ICS Common Operating Picture - Dashboard - Public
- Vermont Emergency Management Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
- VEM Twitter: @vemvt
- Vermont Alert on Twitter (Road Closures and Weather Alerts): @VermontAlert
- 511 road closures on Twitter: @511VT
- 511 on the web: https://newengland511.org/
- NWS Albany social media: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/ or https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany
- NWS Burlington social media: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington or https://twitter.com/NWSBurlington
- Vermont river levels and forecast: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=btv
This website and the Emergency Information Phone Line will be updated if weather information changes.
Click here to check current road and driving conditions.
Please be aware that weather conditions will be monitored closely and this website and the Emergency Information Phone Line (800) 644-4402 will be updated as information changes. Additionally, the television and radio stations list below will be notified.
Real-Time Notifications
DHR has partnered with VT-Alert to create real-time alerts for state employees and the public if necessary. In these situations, all executive branch employees will receive alerts to their state email. Both the state employees and the public can sign up with VT-Alert to receive alerts to a personal email or phone number (with an option for voice and/or text notifications).
Television Stations Notified of Emergency
FOX44/ABC22
WCAX
WPTZ
Radio Stations Notified of Emergency
Statewide
WVPR
Champlain Valley
92.9 FM WEZF -- Burlington
107.9 FM WVPS -- Colchester
98.9 FM WOKO -- Burlington
1230 AM WJOY -- Burlington
Northwest
102.3 FM WLFE -- St. Albans
1420 AM WWSR -- St. Albans
Northeast
1340 AM WSTJ -- St. Johnsbury
88.5 FM WVPA -- St. Johnsbury
92.1 FM WMOO -- Newport and St. Johnsbury
Southwest
94.3 FM WBTN -- Bennington
1370 AM WBTN -- Bennington
Southeast
96.7 FM WTSA -- Brattleboro
1480 AM WNBX -- Springfield
93.5 FM WCFR -- Springfield
102.1 FM WCVR -- Randolph Center
89.5 FM WVPR -- Windsor
Central
550 AM WDEV -- Waterbury
96.1 FM WDEV -- Waitsfield
1240 AM WSKI -- Montpelier
104.7 FM WNCS -- Montpelier
Rutland/Middlebury Area
98.1 FM WJJR -- Rutland
1380 AM WSYB -- Rutland
97.1 FM WZRT -- Rutland
88.7 FM WRVT -- Rutland
1490 AM WFAD -- Middlebury
93.7 FM WRRO -- Middlebury