Committee hears $375,000 pilot to develop emergency plans for two high‑hazard dams Legislative Council staff described a pilot to create emergency operations plans for two state‑owned high‑hazard dams and proposed a $375,000 general‑fund appropriation (Vermont Emergency Management $250,000; DEC $125,000) to prepare EOP templates and a report due July 1, 2028.

A new $375,000 pilot program aims to create crucial emergency plans for municipalities at risk from high-hazard dams, potentially saving lives in vulnerable areas.

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