Emergency Information for Winter Storm

Be sure to check the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection's website  at http://www.ct.gov/demhs/site/default.asp and Governor Malloy's official website at http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/site/default.asp for storm announcements and information.

Also, please visit FEMA's emergency preparedness website at Ready.gov for safety tips during and after the winter storm.

Congresswoman Esty joins Governor Malloy, state, and federal officials in stressing the following information:

• Clean snow off the roofs of buildings, especially if they are flat tops. Also, make sure drainage areas are clear. With precipitation predicted for Monday, this is an especially important issue to address today.
• When it is safe, check on your neighbors or friends nearby who may need assistance or extra support. Older adults and individuals who are dependent on life-sustaining medical equipment or assistive devices such as a ventilator or mobility devices, may need additional support in areas that have lost power.
• Calling 2-1-1 should be used to find locations of shelters and warming stations only. 2-1-1 does not have information on when streets will be plowed. Please do not call 2-1-1 for plowing information.
• Due to road conditions and limited parking availability, residents should begin making plans to carpool to work Monday morning, particularly with state employees.
• Residents should please remember that our state and city public works personnel are working very hard to get our roads clear. This was a historic storm, and the recovery effort is going to take some time.
• Truckers are urged to delay travel until the evening hours, if at all possible, so that crews can continue road clearance efforts.