Pawlet, VT, Emergency Management

01/20/2025

VERY COLD WEATHER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

For anyone who needs a warming location, the Pawlet Public Library is our local warming center. Hours are below. The local forecast is also provided below.
Hours:
Monday
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–5 PM
Thursday 11 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Phone: (802) 325-3123

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Light south wind.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

11/12/2024

BURN BAN EXTENDED FOR OUR AREA

Vermont Extends Ban on Debris Burning for Four Southern Counties
No Burning Permits Shall Be Issued in Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties

Montpelier, VT – The ban on debris burning issued on October 28 by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) has been extended in Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties. Persistent dry conditions in the southern portion of the state, high winds, an abundance of fuel, and regional drought have created an elevated risk for wildfires. This ban will end on November 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

10/28/2024

VERMONT BURN BAN

Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) has issued a statewide burn ban from 3 PM on October 28, 2024 through 3 PM on November 11, 2024. This ban was issued due to high wildfire danger, with dry weather and dry fuels in the forests. The ban can be revoked earlier if conditions improve.

10/06/2024

10/05/2024

Free Vaccines and Health
Rte 133, Pawlet

Event
When: Oct 10, 2024, 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Where: Pawlet Community Church, Vermont 133, Pawlet, VT

Free Health Screenings and vaccines for un and under insured and those without primary care access are being offered by The VT DOH in conjunction with Rutland County Health Partners and The United Way. Vaccines available for ages 19-64 include flu, covid, pneumonia, Hep A/B and tetanus. For those 65+ WITHOUT Medicare Part D: covid, flu, tetanus and shingles. No appt necessary and you do not need to be a Pawlet resident to take part.

Event taking place at the same time and location as the Pawlet Food Pantry distribution.

08/23/2024

SCHOOL ST/RUPERT HILL RD BRIDGE

The bridge will be open to the public at 4:00 pm today, August 23. Please drive carefully through the area as the construction company personnell will be working in the area for the next few workdays.

08/12/2024

This is the latest information from the construction company replacing the School St/Rupert Hill Rd bridge which was received today from Town Clerk:

Bridge to be open by the 23rd at the latest.

The concrete is getting poured tomorrow (8/8). Then one week of concrete cure time. Then one week +/- of membrane, paving, guardrail, & restoration.

Thank you very much,

Matt Belden

Vice President Structures

Daniels Construction

07/09/2024

HEAT ADVISORY TODAY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today. Anyone needing relief from the heat can use the Pawlet Library as a cooling location. The library hours are 11:00 to 5:00 pm.
Also be aware that there is the potential for scattered flooding, including flash and river flooding. This continues for the Wednesday through Friday period across upstate New York and Vermont.

06/23/2024

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR OUR AREA - PLEASE TAKE HEED

● Timing for severe storms: 12-9 PM
● Main threat: Widespread damaging 60-70+ mph straight line winds, with a few
tornadoes. Large hail (1” or bigger) is a secondary threat.
● Multiple rounds of storms are possible, which could lead to localized flash
flooding.

06/17/2024

DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED THIS WEEK

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for all of Vermont from Tuesday to Thursday. Heat index values are expected to reach 105°F in some locations, causing increased health risks during outdoor activities and for anyone without access to air conditioning.

If you need relief from the heat or you know someone who does, you can visit the Pawlet Library on School St (air-conditioned). The hours are as follows:

Tuesday 11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–5 PM
Thursday 11 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM

For more detailed information please use the following URL from Vermont Emergency Management:

Heat can cause serious illness. On very hot days, sometimes your body temperature can get dangerously high. This makes you at greater risk for serious heat illnesses.

06/12/2024

School St/ Rupert Hill Rd Bridge Closure
This is a message from Pawlet Emergency Management on behalf of the Pawlet Select Board. The School St bridge will be undergoing replacement and will be closed starting Wednesday June 19. The project will take 6 weeks to complete. A message will be sent when the bridge is complete.