Christine Conley

Tropical Storm Henri is set to make landfall in Southern New England by late Sunday evening. In order to prepare for the impact of the storm, I would encourage you to put together a  emergency supply kits. An emergency supply kit should include at least one gallon of water per person per day, for both drinking and sanitation; a three-day supply of non-perishable food; a battery-powered radio; flashlights and extra batteries; first aid kits; garbage bags for sanitation; manual can openers for food; cell phones with chargers, inverters or solar charges; food and litter needs for any pets; and medicine or any special-need items, among other items.

Useful Resources 

• 2-1-1 connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.
• Winter storm and extreme cold weather events assistance: https://uwc.211ct.org/get-help/warmingcenters/
• Cold weather and safety resources: CT Department of Public Health
• CT Prepares – For emergency management news and Resource Center
• Eversource Storm Safety: Handy safety tips
• To report any Eversource outage call 800-286-2000 or online www.eversource.com
• Report downed wires immediately to 911
• You can  sign up to receive Eversource outage alerts via text, email or phone.
  • Operation Fuel provides emergency energy and utility assistance to households in Connecticut that are facing financial crisis.