Barre, VT – The Vermont chapter of the American Red Cross says it is opening a shelter in Barre for families impacted by the storm. It will be at the Barre Auditorium on Auditorium Hill Road. Doors to the shelter open at 6 p.m. Friday and will stay open until further notice.
Vermont Department of Public Safety says several shelters and warming centers have already been established around the state. As of 2:30 p.m., more than 60,000 people are without power in Vermont.
DPS listed eleven places that opened Friday. Most planned to close around 6 p.m. and people are encouraged to call ahead to ensure shelters are still open.
Shelter and Warming Centers:
Norwich Public Safety Building | 10 Hazen Street, Norwich, VT | 802-649-1133 | Hours Unknown |
Shelburne Town Center Gym | 5420 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT | 802-316-1754 | Hours Unknown |
Fayston Municipal Center | 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT | Closing 6pm | |
VTNG Bennington Warming Center | 100 Franklin Lane, Bennington, VT | 802-338-4230 | Open 2 – 6pm |
Richmond Town Center Warming Center | 203 Bridge St. Richmond, VT | Closes 4pm | |
VTNG Swanton Warming Center | 13 Ferris St, Swanton, VT 05488 | 802-338-4219 | 2pm-6pm |
Barre Auditorium | 20 Auditorium Hill Barre, VT 05641 | 802-476-0256 | Opens at 6pm |
VTNG Williston Warming Center | 7846 Williston Rd, Williston, VT 05495 | 802-338-4014 | 8am-6pm |
VTNG Vergennes Warming Center | 37 Monkton Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491 | 802-338-4020 | 8am-6pm |
VTNG Newport Warming Center | 540 Union St, Newport, VT 05855 | 802-338-4164 | 8am-6pm |
VTNG Lyndonville Warming Center | 73 Highgate St, Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-338-4252 | 8am-6pm |
Those in need of shelter or assistance are urged to call 211 or go to Vermont Emergency Mangement’s website.