As of October 28, 2012, a state of emergency exists within the State due to Storm Sandy. The State of Vermont, through its various agencies, is taking steps to prepare for the anticipated storm.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Peter Shumlin, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Vermont by the Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, § 20 and 20 V.S.A. §§ 8, 9 do hereby declare a state of emergency for the State of Vermont. I further order and direct activation of the Vermont State Emergency Operations Plan and authorize the use of state resources to protect the public and to alleviate hardship and suffering of citizens and communities impacted by the emergency event.

Pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 13, I, Peter Shumlin, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Vermont, hereby proclaim that the state of emergency declared in Executive Order No. 11-12, dated October 29, 2012, has terminated effective November 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM.

Dated November 9, 2012.