PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS LINK FOR UPDATES AND NEW INFORMATION.

Governor Malloy has set up a website – www.ct.gov/sandy – that will be updated with information as the storm watch continues.

For NBC CT Weather: CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE FOR CLOSINGS & DELAYS

click here for CL & P power outage map.

XXXX CLICK HERE FOR SHELTERS NOW OPEN & WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR PET. XXXX

The state is asking individuals to please register their PDA's, Mobile Phones, email, text/messaging with: ctalert.gov for emergency updates.

To report any power outages: 1 800 -286-2000

For the American Red Cross: redcross.org/mobileapps

Preparedness: redcross.org/prepare

Call 2-1-1 for information about shleters in your town. Or visit:

211ct.org

For CL&P customers, text the word outage AND your zip code to : 24612 for the outage map you can find it on cl-p.com/outage

For UI customers, for outage map: uinet.com - 1-800-7-CALL-UI (1-800-722-5584). CLICK here for UI outage map.

Here is a direct link for drinking water information, shelters and other emergency services: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=513014

 9-1-1 of course for emergencies.

 

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!

 So many people are gearing up for the storm and firing up their generators. A reminder to PLEASE be careful and aware!

 -Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators OUTSIDE, far away from the home.

-Never bring a charcoal grill into the house for heating or cooking. Do not barbeque in the garage.

-Never use a gas range or oven for heating.

-Open the fireplace damper before lighting a fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. An open damper may help prevent build-up of poisonous gases inside the home.

-Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup in your home outside separate sleeping areas.

 -Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.

 -If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately, and then call 911.