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Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Chris Santee on May 27, 2011, 06:37:49 AM
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Montpelier, Berlin Evacuating Residents
One of Several Communities with Flooding Problems
MONTPELIER The Winooski River and its tributaries have spilled over their banks in the city of Montpelier and residents are being evacuated. Route 2 west is currently flooded from Bailey Avenue and the river has not yet crested.
Residents of other cities and towns have been or are being removed from their homes because of flooding. Swiftwater rescue teams are being utilized in areas and others are standing by if more help is needed.
Emergency Shelters have been opened at the following locations:
National Life of Vermont building on National Life Drive in Montpelier
Berlin Elementary School in Berlin
Barre Auditorium in Barre
Driving in areas of the state is hazardous with flash floods covering roads in low areas, or washing them out on higher ground.
The following state roads are currently closed:
Route 302 (Barre-Montpelier Road) - flooding
Route 302 / Route 25 in Orange- flooding
Route 302 in Groton from Route 232 to Powder Spring Road - flooding
Route 2 in Danville - flooding
Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg - flooding
Route 232 in Groton - flooding
Route 14 in Barre Town in the vicinity of Gillies Marine - flooding
Route 12 Montpelier to Northfield Falls - flooding
Route 5 St. Johnsbury Center - mudslide
Motorists are reminded to never drive across flooded roads. Floodwaters can create unseen washouts and in flash flooding the current can be extremely strong; strong enough to wash away you and your car. Most flooding deaths occur when motorists drive through floodwaters.
If you do evacuate your home, turn off your circuit breaker before you leave and have your homes electrical system inspected by a professional before you return.
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Delayed opening of state offices
MONTPELIER Due to weather conditions, State offices in all counties of Vermont have been authorized to operate on a reduced workforce status from 3:00am to 10:00am on Friday, May 27, 2011.
Employees who are affected by the reduced workforce status during this period, may do so without loss of pay or benefits.
All employees designated as essential personnel for reduced workforce situations including Corrections, Public Safety, Institutions and Transportation Maintenance should report for work as normally expected. All other non-essential state employees may not report to work unless specifically required to by a manager.
Media questions can be directed to Karin Tierney at 802-522-6477 or Karin.tierney@state.vt.us.
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3:30 a.m. flooding update
(Updates will be distributed hourly on the half-hour or as conditions significantly change)
Updated information:
Current Road closures:
Route 302 (Barre-Montpelier Road) - flooding
Route 302 / Route 25 in Orange- flooding
Route 302 in Groton from Route 232 to Powder Spring Road - flooding
Route 2 in Danville - flooding
Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg - flooding
Route 232 Groton - flooding
Route 14 in Barre Town in the vicinity Gillies Marine flooding
Route 14 S. in Barre in the vicinity of Hannafords to Route 63 flooding
Route 14 in Williamstown - flooding
Route 12 Montpelier to Northfield Falls - flooding
Route 5 in St. Johnsbury Center mudslide
Route 5 in Passumpsic - flooding
Route 140 and 155 in Wallingford trees down
Shelters:
National Life of Vermont building on National Life Drive in Montpelier
Barre Auditorium in Barre
Berlin Elementary School in Berlin (Likely to close soon and visitors sent to Barre Auditorium)
St. Johnsbury Municipal building
State offices in all counties have been authorized to operate on a reduced workforce status from 3:00am to 10:00am on Friday, May 27, 2011. Employees who are affected by the reduced workforce status during this period may do so without loss of pay or benefits.
Motorists are reminded to never drive across flooded roads. Floodwaters can create unseen washouts and in flash flooding the current can be extremely strong; strong enough to wash away you and your car. Most flooding deaths occur when motorists drive through floodwaters.
If you do evacuate your home, turn off your circuit breaker before you leave and have your homes electrical system inspected by a professional before you return.
For road closures dial 511 or go to www.511vt.com.
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4:30 a.m. flooding update
(Updates will be distributed hourly on the half-hour or as conditions significantly change)
Updated information:
Current Road closures:
Route 302 / Route 25 in Orange- flooding
Route 302 in Groton from Route 232 to Powder Spring Road - flooding
Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg flooding
Route 2 in Plainfield (east of village) flooding
Route 2 in E. Montpelier in the vicinity Mekkelsen RV - flooding
Route 232 in Groton - flooding
Route 14 in Barre Town in the vicinity Gillies Marine flooding
Route 14 in S. Barre in the vicinity Hannafords to Route 63 flooding
Route 14 in Williamstown flooding
Route 12 Montpelier to Northfield Falls - flooding
Route 5 St. Johnsbury Center to Lyndonville mudslide / flooding
Route 5 in Passumpsic flooding
Route 2 Montpelier to Middlesex - flooding
Route 140 and 155 Wallingford trees down, crews removing, should reopen soon.
This list does NOT include local roads; regardless, please respect all road closures.
Shelters:
National Life of Vermont building on National Life Drive in Montpelier
Barre Auditorium in Barre
St. Johnsbury Municipal building
(Berlin shelter is now CLOSED)
State offices in all counties have been authorized to operate on a reduced workforce status from 3:00am to 10:00am on Friday, May 27, 2011. Employees who are affected by the reduced workforce status during this period may do so without loss of pay or benefits.
Motorists are reminded to never drive across flooded roads. Floodwaters can create unseen washouts and in flash flooding the current can be extremely strong; strong enough to wash away you and your car. Most flooding deaths occur when motorists drive through floodwaters.
If you do evacuate your home, turn off your circuit breaker before you leave and have your homes electrical system inspected by a professional before you return.
For road closures dial 511 or go to www.511vt.com.
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5:30 a.m. flooding update
(Updates will be distributed hourly on the half-hour or as conditions significantly change)
Updated information:
Current Road closures:
Route 302 / Route 25 in Orange- flooding
Route 302 in Groton from Route 232 to Powder Spring Road - flooding
Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg flooding
Route 2 in Plainfield (east of village) flooding
Route 2 in E. Montpelier in the vicinity Mekkelsen RV - flooding
Route 232 in Groton - flooding
Route 14 in Barre Town in the vicinity Gillies Marine flooding
Route 14 in S. Barre in the vicinity Hannafords to Route 63 flooding
Route 14 in Williamstown flooding
Route 12 Montpelier to Northfield Falls - flooding
Route 5 St. Johnsbury Center to Lyndonville mudslide / flooding
Route 5 in Passumpsic flooding
Route 2 Montpelier to Middlesex - flooding
Route 140 and 155 Wallingford trees down, crews removing, should reopen soon.
Route 64 in Williamstown from Route 14 to Construction Hill flooding/undermining
Montpelier Road Closures:
Elm Street from Spring Street
Northfield Street from Derby Street
Sherwood Street
State Street
Bailey Avenue
Old Country Club Road
Tyler Street
Derby Street
Granite Street
Several other local roads are closed; please respect all road closures
Shelters:
National Life of Vermont building on National Life Drive in Montpelier
Barre Auditorium in Barre
(St. Johnsbury and Berlin shelters are now CLOSED)
State offices in all counties have been authorized to operate on a reduced workforce status from 3:00am to 10:00am on Friday, May 27, 2011. Employees who are affected by the reduced workforce status during this period may do so without loss of pay or benefits.
Motorists are reminded to never drive across flooded roads. Floodwaters can create unseen washouts and in flash flooding the current can be extremely strong; strong enough to wash away you and your car. Most flooding deaths occur when motorists drive through floodwaters.
If you do evacuate your home, turn off your circuit breaker before you leave and have your homes electrical system inspected by a professional before you return.
For road closures dial 511 or go to www.511vt.com.
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11:30 a.m. flooding update
211:
Those homeowners who have suffered damage in the most recent floods are asked to call 2-1-1 to report that damage.
Current Road closures:
State Roads:
Route 302 in Berlin (Barre-Montpelier Road) - flooding
Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg flooding
Route 2 in Plainfield (east of village) flooding
Route 2 in Cabot - vicinity of Goodrich Maple Farm culvert damage
Route 2 in E. Montpelier - vicinity Mekkelsen RV flooding
Route 232 In Groton - flooding
Route 14 In Barre Town - vicinity Gillies Marine flooding
Route 14 In Williamstown flooding
Route 12 Montpelier to Northfield Falls - flooding
Route 5 In Passumpsic flooding
Route 2 Montpelier to Middlesex - flooding
Route 64 in Williamstown from Route 14 to Construction Hill flooding / undermining
Route 62 in Barre City from Main Street to Berlin Street
Route 14 in Williamstown Gulf closed for repairs.
Several other local roads are closed; please respect all road closures.