Winter Storm 2015

Storm-Related Numbers To Put In Your Cell, Links To Bookmark

by Staff | Jan 26, 2015 1:15 pm | Comments (0)

The following is a list of phone numbers and links that could be helpful during the blizzard expected to have a serious impact on the state Friday and beyond.

If you’re a public official or OEM member who wants a contact listed here, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Info can also be obtained by calling 211.

ALWAYS CALL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY.

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Lauretti Declares Snow Emergency, Encourages Off-Street Parkin ‘If Available’ In Shelton

by Staff | Jan 26, 2015 11:56 am | Comments (0)

Shelton Police announced Monday (Jan. 26) morning that Mayor Mark Lauretti has declared a “snow emergency” due to the impending snowstorm.

“The City encourages off street parking if available, otherwise from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., alternate side of the street parking is required,” an announcement on the city’s website said. “That means on odd-numbered days, parking shall be permitted on the odd-numbered side of the street; on even-numbered days, parking shall be permitted on the even-numbered side of the street.”

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Malloy Announces Travel Ban In Anticipation Of Blizzard

by Ethan 193 Fry | Jan 26, 2015 11:29 am | Comments (0)

Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a statewide travel ban starting at 9 p.m. Monday (Jan. 26) in anticipation of “the largest winter storm we’ve seen since the blizzard of 2013.”

The governor said people should make preparations to get home safely by Monday evening and then stay put — for awhile.

“This afternoon, please get off the roads as early as possible,” Malloy said during a brief press conference Monday morning, noting that those who can leave work early, or work from home, should.

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Safety Tips From Derby FD

by Staff | Jan 26, 2015 11:12 am | Comments (0)

FILE David Lenart, an assistant chief of the Derby Fire Department, contacted the Valley Indy to offer the following safety tips Monday:

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UI Tracking Winter Storm, Making Preparations

by Press Release | Jan 26, 2015 10:27 am | Comments (0)

The following info was sent by the United Illuminating Co. Monday morning with the subhead, “customers urged to be ready for the possibility of outages:”