Executive Order No. 20-41 (No. 11-11) [State of Emergency, Call-Out of Guard]
As of August 27, 2011, a state of emergency exists within the State. In particular,
Vermont faces the imminent likelihood of extremely high winds, excessive rain and
flooding from Hurricane Irene and related storms, with the likelihood of widespread
damage. The State of Vermont, through its various agencies, is taking steps to prepare
for the anticipated storm.
Accordingly, I, Peter Shumlin, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, Section 20 and 20 V.S.A. sections 9, 601 and 603, do hereby order as follows:
1. I declare a state of emergency for the State of Vermont;
2. I hereby call out the National Guard of the State of Vermont;
3. I authorize and direct the Adjutant General of the State of Vermont to take all appropriate
steps to alleviate hardship and suffering of citizens and communities throughout Vermont
that are impacted by the hurricane and associated storms;
4. I hereby authorize and direct the Adjutant General to call into Active State Service,
as he may deem appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Order, any and all units
of the National Guard of the State of Vermont to serve for an indefinite period and
until relieved by proper authority.
Dated August 27, 2011.
ADDENDUM TO EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 11-11
[Terminating Guard Call-Out]
WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order No. 11-11, the National Guard of the State of
Vermont has provided services in support of the emergency management operations of
the State of Vermont in connection with the State of Emergency declared in Executive
Order No. 11-11 incident to Tropical Storm Irene; and
WHEREAS, the National Guard of the State of Vermont, having served ably and with distinction
in Vermont’s time of extraordinary need, has completed its mission;
NOW THEREFORE I, Peter Shumlin, hereby terminate the call-out of the Vermont National
Guard and the provisions of Executive Order No. 11-11 relative thereto effective this
23rd day of November, 2011.
Dated November 23, 2011.