Vermont Emergency Management

What Vermont Emergency Management does

Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) is the state government agency responsible for coordinating emergency preparedness, response, and recovery across Vermont, operating under the Vermont Department of Public Safety and headquartered at 45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT. VEM serves all 255 Vermont municipalities, state agencies, and the general public, delivering services through regional coordinators, certified Emergency Management Directors (EMDs), and statewide systems. Its core technology stack centers on the Emergency Operations Center, the VT-Alert mass notification system (email, text, phone), WebEOC for incident management, and the Emergency Alert System, supported by free downloadable preparedness workbooks (family and business), fillable emergency plan templates, a searchable shelter directory, and an EMD certification program.

VEM's product surface also includes a recently launched Hazard Vulnerability Assessment tool for quantitative risk scoring by municipalities, the annual Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference, and multi-language preparedness content in 10+ languages. The agency distributes information through its website (vem.vermont.gov), social channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, RSS), email newsletters, and direct partnerships with FEMA, the National Weather Service, American Red Cross, Regional Planning Commissions, Vermont 211, and Community Resilience Organizations.

As a government agency, VEM does not generate commercial revenue; its funding flows through Vermont state appropriations, federal Hazard Mitigation grants, FEMA BRIC NOFO awards, and legislative allocations. All services, training, and materials are provided free of charge to Vermont residents, municipalities, and state agencies. The agency operates with approximately 24 employees and a single domestic geographic footprint confined to Vermont, with no global expansion signal.

Name

Vermont Emergency Management

Legal name

Vermont Emergency Management

Website

https://vem.vermont.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) is a Vermont state government agency under the Department of Public Safety that coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for all 255 municipalities, state agencies, and residents via training, VT-Alert notifications, EMD certification, and planning resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Emergency management services
• Disaster preparedness planning
• Emergency response coordination
• Emergency notification systems
• Hazard mitigation planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriation: As a state government agency under the Department of Public Safety, VEM is funded through state and federal government appropriations, grants (FEMA Hazard Mitigation grants), and legislative funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vermont Emergency Management coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery for the State of Vermont. It operates the Emergency Operations Center, the VT-Alert emergency notification system, WebEOC incident management, and delivers preparedness workbooks, planning templates, the EMD certification program, hazard mitigation support, and free training to residents, municipalities, and state agencies.

Product overview

Vermont Emergency Management operates as a state government agency providing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery services to Vermont residents and municipalities. The organization's offerings include the VT-Alert emergency notification system, preparedness workbooks for families and businesses, emergency planning templates, shelter locators, training and certification programs, and the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment tool. These products and services work together to support individual preparedness, municipal emergency management, and statewide disaster response coordination.

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Products and services

• VT-Alert Vermont's statewide emergency notification platform that informs residents about emergency situations, weather alerts, and road information through email, text, phone calls, and other delivery methods. It is the primary public alerting channel used by VEM and is available free to Vermont residents and municipalities.
• Vermont Family Emergency Preparedness Workbook A free downloadable workbook providing step-by-step guidance for Vermont families to prepare for emergencies, including checklists and planning templates for various disaster scenarios. It targets Vermont residents and households.
• Vermont Business Preparedness Workbook A comprehensive guide for businesses covering continuity of operations planning, facilities, operations, information management, insurance, media relations, livestock planning, and testing/exercises. It is targeted at Vermont businesses and organizations.
• Shelters and Cooling Locations Directory A searchable online directory showing current shelter and warming/cooling center locations throughout Vermont during emergency events, intended for use by Vermont residents and responders during active emergencies.
• Emergency Plan Template A fillable PDF template for creating emergency plans, designed for individuals, families, and organizations to document their emergency preparedness actions.
• Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool A spreadsheet-based risk assessment tool for Emergency Management Directors and community stakeholders to assess the probability and impact of various hazards and generate numerical risk values. Launched in 2026.
• WebEOC A web-based incident management system used by VEM for coordinating emergency response, information sharing, and resource tracking during disasters, used by state agencies and emergency response partners.
• EMD Certification Program Free training and certification program for municipal Emergency Management Directors covering emergency management principles, planning, and response. The program has produced 14+ certified Vermont EMDs to date.
• Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference Annual statewide conference (including 2026 edition) bringing together emergency management professionals, responders, and officials for training, networking, and professional development.
• Spring Flood Seminar Video Series Recorded Spring Flood Seminar video series posted on YouTube informing local officials about preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating spring flood season impacts.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Red Cross provides sheltering support and services in Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham, Windsor, Washington Counties (contact: [email protected]) and Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, and Orleans Counties (contact: [email protected]). They offer shelter operations and emergency assistance coordination with VEM.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEMA provides national emergency management standards, CERT program guidelines, funding through Hazard Mitigation grants, and disaster recovery support. Works with VEM on BRIC NOFO and other federal emergency management programs.
• National Weather ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Weather Service provides weather forecasts, hazardous weather warnings, and spring flood outlook presentations. Collaborates with VEM on recorded Spring Flood Seminar videos and weather monitoring.
• Vermont 211coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont 211 provides free confidential referral service connecting Vermonters with social services and resources. Available by dialing 211 statewide.
• Regional Planning CommissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPCs assist with mitigation and preparedness in partnership with VEM, VTrans and Agency of Natural Resources. Help update floodplain bylaws, create FEMA-qualified hazard mitigation plans, and coordinate regional planning.
• Agency of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHS Emergency Operations Teams provide coordinated human services response during disasters. Contact: [email protected]
• Community Resilience OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont-based grassroots organizing hub facilitating community-led disaster preparedness and climate resilience efforts. Created Resilience Hub Toolkit after 2023-2024 flooding.
• Vermont VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout disaster cycle - preparation, response, and recovery - to help disaster survivors and communities.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally supported, locally implemented initiative teaching people how to better prepare for hazards. VEM coordinates Vermont CERT activities.
• Agency of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont ANR Atlas provides online mapping tool with 150+ map layers for natural resources, useful for emergency planning and response.
• Radio Stations (WBTV, WGDR/WGDH, WMRW, WOOL, WVEW, WFVR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity radio stations funded through Vermont Community Radio Grant Program to remain on air during disaster events for emergency broadcasting.
• Vermont Disaster Recovery FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization focused on long-term recovery from disaster damage, providing grants to individuals and families with natural disaster-caused needs.
• Flood Ready VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompiles maps and information, provides learning opportunities, guides towns toward greater flood resilience with post-disaster funding information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Adjacent New England state emergency management agency with a similar statutory mandate to coordinate emergency preparedness, response, and recovery across municipalities and state agencies. Comparable scope, structure, and FEMA-aligned operating model.
• Cal OES (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services): California's state-level emergency management agency with a much larger mandate and budget, but functionally analogous to VEM in coordinating emergency preparedness, response, and recovery across state and local jurisdictions. Useful benchmark for scale and program breadth.
• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES): Large Northeast state agency responsible for emergency management, homeland security, and emergency response coordination. Direct functional analogue to VEM at significantly larger scale, with comparable EOC, training, and grant administration functions.
• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM): Texas state emergency management agency with comparable mandate to VEM but operating at dramatically larger scale. Useful functional peer for comparison of organizational design, EOC operations, and state-local coordination.
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): Massachusetts state emergency management agency operating under an Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, with a similar mandate to VEM but scaled to a larger, more urban population. Comparable agency structure, EOC operations, and partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: National nonprofit organization providing sheltering, emergency assistance, and disaster relief services in partnership with VEM. Operates as a mutual partner in Vermont for shelter operations and disaster response, complementing VEM's coordinating role.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): Federal agency that funds, sets standards for, and works directly with VEM on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. While at a higher level of government, FEMA is the structural counterpart VEM operates within and through.
• National Weather Service (NWS): Federal agency providing weather forecasts, hazardous weather warnings, and flood outlooks to VEM. A core operational partner for emergency preparedness and response, particularly for flood and severe weather events in Vermont.

Others

• Juvare (WebEOC): Vendor of WebEOC, the incident management software used by VEM for emergency response coordination. Adjacent enabler of VEM's operations rather than a peer, but tightly integrated with VEM's core technology stack.
• Everbridge (Critical Event Management): Provider of the mass notification platform that powers VT-Alert, VEM's primary citizen-facing emergency notification system. Not a peer but an essential enabling technology vendor for VEM's preparedness mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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