STONINGTON Blizzard Alert

The Stonington team has been preparing for the potential impacts of a potential blizzard and want to be sure you are prepared as well.

***Update as of 4pm January 28th***

We are expecting possible blizzard conditions in Stonington, starting before daybreak on Saturday and continuing until Saturday evening. Winds could gust to 50 - 60 MPH with temperatures in the upper teens and low 20’s.  The impact on travel could be major with very low visibilities and snow-covered roads. Blizzard conditions are expected between 6am-4pm. A minor to moderate number of power outages are possible. Total snowfall could range from 18” – 24” in Eastern CT. 

The Transfer Station will be closed Saturday and Sunday. 

And, as always, please join us thanking Public Works who will be out working on our 18 dedicated plow routes that cover 120 miles of roads. They will likely start pre-storm treatments at 8pm Friday and work long hours throughout the weekend. 

Please check on friends, family and neighbors to see if they need any assistance before, during or after the storm. 

What should you do to prepare?

• Check on your heating fuel. Please also know, heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires. Please take all precautions necessary to stay safe, including keeping at least three feet of space between your heat source any potential sources of fuel (paper, clothing, bedding or rugs) .

• Be sure you have at least a three-day supply of water and food on hand.

• Prepare a storm kit with flashlights, batteries, medication and other essential items. Consider a car storm kit as well, and you may want to fill your gas tank to avoid fuel line from freezing.

• Charge all necessary devices ahead of time and plug sensitive computer and electronic equipment into surge protectors.

Read more preparation plans from the Red Cross here. You can also see the attached FEMA guidance attached. 

What should you do if there is an outage?

• Contact Eversource directly at 1-800-286-2000. You can also sign up to receive storm outage updates through text, email or phone. Visit: https://www.eversource.com/content/ct-c/residential/outages/experiencing...

What should you do if there are downed power lines?

• Please stay clear of downed power lines.

• Contact Stonington PD to report downed lines at 860-599-4411.

In the event of an emergency?

• Dial 911

For non-emergency calls, particularly related to mental health needs, energy assistance, or other social service issues please call our team at Human Services (860) 535-5015 or for assistance outside of normal business hours (M-F, 8;30am-4:00pm), please reach out to our partners at 2-1-1 Connecticut.

Staying Connected During Emergency Events

If you have not already done so, please sign up for our Emergency Alert System, which provides residents with notifications to any phone, via text, email or voice message. You can sign up by visiting our Town page here. Any help getting the word out to encourage friends, family and neighbors to sign up in the community is appreciated.  

We also have a Special Needs Emergency Registry that helps police, fire and other first responders in our community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, homeland security or any other emergency situation that we may be experiencing. All information will remain confidential. If you, or someone you know, may need extra help during a time of emergency, please sign up today using the form on our Emergency Management page. If you would like a form mailed directly to your home, please send call (860) 535-5015 or email Leanne Theodore, Human Services Director (ltheodore@stonington-ct.gov).

Snow Ordinance

As a reminder, the town's snow ordinance requires vehicles to be removed from the roadways when there is over 2" of snow for the purposes of plowing. Vehicles not removed will be ticketed and or towed. For residents in the Stonington Borough, when there is over 2" of snow, Water St must be clear of vehicles and vehicles on Main street and Elm street must be parked on the even side of the street on even days and odd side of the street on odd days. We thank you for your assistance and hope this message will allow for efficient cleanup of our streets.

Stay safe. Thank you Stonington.