Overview
By law, every town and city in Vermont has a local board of health. The local board of health consists of the town health officer and town select board (or city council). The duties and responsibilities of Vermont Boards of Health are established by state statute.
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Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the town or city
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Taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy any public health hazards
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Taking action to lessen significant public health risks
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Enforcing health laws, rules, and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
Emergency Information & Resources
- Dial 911 for Fire, Police, or Ambulance
- Dial 211 for health and human services information or visit vermont211.org
- Visit 511vt.gov for Vermont road conditions
- National Weather Service
- Vermont Emergency Management
- For food safety questions, call the Food & Lodging Program at 802-863-7221 or 1-800-439-8550 (toll-free Vermont)
Vermont Contact Information
Environmental Health Division
108 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 70 – Drawer 30
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
Phone: 802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Fax: 802-863-7483
Email:ahs.vdhtho [at] vermont.gov