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Vermont · Local Community
Don't build a bunker. Build a Rolodex.
Festivals, cleanups, civic clubs, and neighborhood gatherings across Vermont — because knowing your neighbors before a disaster is the best preparation there is.
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Festivals, community cleanups, civic fundraisers, skill swaps, library events, and neighborhood gatherings across Vermont. Enter your ZIP to filter to your county.
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Festivals, cleanups, civic events, and local gatherings from across Vermont.
The data is clear
People survive disasters in neighborhoods, not households.
Strong community networks are the single strongest predictor of disaster recovery speed. In Vermont, knowing your neighbors, joining local CERT teams, and participating in community events builds the social infrastructure that matters most when systems fail.
None of this requires a formal program. It starts at something as simple as introducing yourself to the four households nearest yours.
Start where you are
Introduce yourself to the four nearest households
Note who may need checking on during emergencies
Take a mental inventory of neighbor resources (chainsaw, generator, medical training)
Agree on a neighborhood meeting point for major events
Organizations worth knowing
Civic institutions that activate when things go wrong.
Rotary Club
Service clubs in most Vermont towns. Weekly meetings, community projects, and a fast way to meet local civic leaders.
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Lions Club
Strong presence across Vermont. Community fundraisers and local disaster response support.
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Habitat for Humanity
Build affordable housing in Vermont. Chapters active in disaster recovery rebuilding.
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Local Food Bank
Volunteer or find food assistance. Most regions have a Feeding America affiliate.
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211
Dial 211 for 24/7 connection to local volunteer opportunities, civic resources, and community services in your county.
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VolunteerMatch
Find local volunteer opportunities matched to your skills, availability, and interests.
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Next steps
Where do you want to go next?
When something happens
Know who to call and where to go.
Emergency alerts, contacts, and crisis resources for Vermont.
Local EmergencyBuild the skills
Find training programs near you.
CERT, Red Cross, extension workshops, and courses across Vermont.
Local Learning