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Lawmakers press for Agency of Human Services role in disaster planning for vulnerable adults
Summary
Members of a legislative committee discussed adding the Vermont Agency of Human Services to disaster-planning requirements to better account for older Vermonters and other vulnerable adults, and committee members said regional planners had raised concerns about insufficient AHS support.
A committee considering disaster-planning legislation discussed an amendment to require the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) to participate in planning for vulnerable adults, including older Vermonters.
Supporters said regional planning commissions had reported an “insufficient amount of support from the Agency of Human Services” for people affected by natural disasters, and proposed language to ensure AHS participates in planning and response for…
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