Calais hurricane guide¶

Calais is a town in Washington County, Vermont. Its Emergency Management Committee works on preparation, response and recovery, and the town says warming centers or overnight shelters may open in Calais or nearby towns during an extensive power outage or other emergency. See the Washington County page for county and state agencies.

Official website: calaisvermont.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Calais Emergency Management: The town's emergency management committee page, with where to find shelter notices. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

The town lists possible warming, evacuation or overnight shelter sites as Calais Elementary School, Calais Town Hall, Maple Corner Community Center and Barre Auditorium, and says notices come through Vermont 211, the town website and VT-ALERT. Which shelters are available depends on the event. Do not go to a site until it is announced as open.

County services that cover Calais¶

Washington County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Calais. The Washington County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• VT-ALERT: Free state emergency alerts for evacuation information, severe weather advisories, and road interruptions. Sign up before a storm. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://calaisvermont.gov/
• https://calaisvermont.gov/town-office/highway-department/
• https://calaisvermont.gov/governance/boards-commissions/emergency-management/