“Better Prepared by Preparing Together” ~VHEPC Tagline

Our Mission

The Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (VHEPC) is a multi-disciplinary partnership that collaborates with its members, stakeholders, and surrounding communities to improve and expand emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

Our Members

The VHEPC is an inclusive body open to all organizations and entities that provide health services in the 14 counties of Vermont. Coalition membership is comprised of healthcare organizations, emergency medical services providers, emergency management agencies, public health professionals, jurisdictional entities, business and volunteer organizations within the State of Vermont.

Coalition members will support health and medical response and recovery activities within the parameters of statutory authority, jurisdictional and/or organizational Emergency Operations Plans and as defined in within the principles of emergency management.

Our Goals

• Build coalition membership- ensure that growth aligns with mission

• Improve Coalition Communications to Support a Common Operating Picture

• Continue to Offer and Support Advanced Coalition Training

• Support, Plan and Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Emergency Preparedness Exercises

Upcoming Meetings