Brattleboro Fire Department
103 Elliot Street * Brattleboro, VT 05301 * 802-254-4831 *
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Jay Symonds Charles Keir III
Chief Assistant Chief
Focused, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
PRESS RELEASE
Date: January 23, 2026
Topic: Community Weather Preparedness Update
We are closely monitoring the forecast and have already taken appropriate preparedness steps, including staffing readiness and coordination with partner agencies. Town of Brattleboro staff and emergency resources will remain on standby and in regular communication throughout the weekend to maintain a high level of preparedness. Partner agencies will also be conducting welfare checks as appropriate to support community health and safety.
Established notification and communication channels are in place and can be used immediately to activate additional resources should conditions or needs change.
At this time, declaring a State of Emergency is not necessary to support emergency operations or public safety. A State of Emergency is a formal legal mechanism used to access specific authorities or resources, and the conditions requiring those actions have not been met.
Our response capabilities are fully in place, and we are prepared to promptly escalate actions, including issuing a declaration if conditions deteriorate or operational needs change.
We encourage residents to stay informed through official weather and public safety channels and to take normal personal preparedness steps to ensure their safety.
Prepared by,
Jay Symonds
Town of Brattleboro
Emergency Management Director
