Be Hurricane Prepared Newtown!

Be Prepared NEWTOWN

The extended Emergency Preparedness Team met on Monday morning, September 18th as the hurricane season continues to ramp up.

First Selectman Llodra and representatives from Emergency Management, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Newtown Public Schools participated in the meeting.

Although it looks like Hurricane Jose won’t be quite as menacing to us as early forecasts had predicted, there are more storms brewing. Keep in mind we live in New England – we need to pay attention to the weather and live prepared all year long.

Director Bill Halstead urges residents to seriously take inventory of their preparedness plans and supplies. Be Informed

 Register with CodeRed to receive CodeRED alerts provided by the Town and include your cell phone number so you may receive the messages. Code Red – register at www.newtown-ct.gov or call 203-270-4370 for assistance

 

 Register with Smart911 so a specific profile can be created for family members, pets, home details, etc, and the information is secure. Do that at the link on the Town website or if you don’t have internet access, call Maureen Will at Newtown Emergency Communications (203) 270-4296 for assistance

 Subscribe to News and Announcements so you can receive info that is sent out to the community from the First Selectmen’s office. Sign up on the Town website: www.newtown-ct.gov

 The state launched “CTPrepares” mobile app for smart phone and tablet devices. The app, which can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple iTunes store and the Google Play store, provides Connecticut residents with information and alerts in emergency situations, and gives preparedness tips in advance of an emergency

 Residents are encouraged to subscribe to alert services - go to www.ct.gov/ctalert to register for emergency alerts

 Eversource customers can report a power outage and get updates through text messages. Customers must first register their mobile device online at Eversource.com, or directly from their mobile phone by texting “REG” to 23129. To learn more about alerts and reporting, go to Eversource.com Important numbers and contact information that should be kept handy:

 Always, if there is a Life Safety Emergency – call 911

 To report a power outage – call Eversource 800-286-2000

 Connecticut’s free info and referral service: call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org Secure property - Survey property and look for potential physical hazards. Bring outdoor furniture, decorations, signs, garbage cans inside; trim trees/branches; clear clogged gutters and yard drains. Generators – Permanent generators should be installed by a licensed professional and with a permit issued by the Building Department. Portable generators are useful but can be hazardous. They should only be used outdoors and away from doors, windows and vents; NEVER use in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces or partially enclosed spaces even with ventilation. Be sure to operate in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. The Town works to minimize effects of disasters through comprehensive mitigation, planning, training and response.

Residents need to do their part, as they have the best understanding of their own property, and personal, physical, emotional and medical circumstances.

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Submitted by Newtown, CT

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