Town of Stonington Storm Update - August 22, 2021 - 3:30 p.m.
Posted on: August 20, 2021 - 1:17pm
***Town of Stonington Storm Update - August 22, 2021 - 3:30 p.m.***
Thank you to everyone who helped worked around the clock in preparation for the storm. Thank you also to all the residents who helped support each other.
Please know the Emergency Shelter is now closed, as is our Town's Emergency Operations Center.
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/.../outage-and-storm-status
- Please know Eversource is working to address the more than 1,200 outages in our Town and will be updating their website regularly.
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
What should you do to prepare for future Storms?
- Sign-up for Stonington Emergency Alerts (which can come via text, call or email): www.stonington-ct.gov/home/pages/stonington-alerts
- Know your Evacuation Zone. Make a plan for sheltering in place and/or identify alternate housing options if you live in a flood prone area. See the State's Evacuation Zone map here: portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEMHS/_docs/Know-Your-Zone/Stonington-2014-Hurricane-Evac-map.pdf
Thank you Stonington.