Storm Restoration Update
Eversource presently has more than 20 crews working in town. The focus is still on larger circuits. Crews are currently working in the areas of Brushy Hill, Hattertown, Bridle Path, Mount Pleasant and Dogwood Terrace. Crews are on route to the areas of Lakeview Terrace, Walnut Tree, Orange Pippin, Elm, Little Brook Lane and Pine Tree Hill Road.
Overnight, total outages dropped from 50% to roughly 40%. We expect additional progress through the day today.
Dumpsters are available for the disposal of spoiled food at Newtown High School and the Hawleyville and Dodgingtown Fire Departments. Bottled water is available at all five fire departments in addition to their exterior water faucets.
The Transfer Station will be open tomorrow from 7a to 6p and on Sunday from 7am to 3pm.
Newtown’s First Selectman and the Emergency Management Office continue to urge residents to be safe and stay informed.
Residents can come to locations listed below to seek relief/assistance
Cell phone/electronic equipment charging
The Municipal Center, located at Fairfield Hills is open today Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9a to 3p
Newtown Senior Center at 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, Mon thru Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm
Showers
Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 am to 10 pm. Enter at Main Entrance.
NYA Sports and Fitness, 4 Primrose Street, located at Fairfield Hills, 5:30 am to 8 pm, check in at front desk Water The Firehouses in your neighborhood.
Fill a Hose
Park & Rec Garage (across from Reed School) bring your own containers.
Special Health Needs/Questions Contact Donna Culbert, Newtown Health District, tel 203-270-4291 or e-mail donna.culbert@newtown-ct.gov After hours tel 203-270-4200
We ask that you please check on any elderly or frail neighbors to be certain they are doing OK.
Important numbers:
Power outage – call 800-286-2000
First Selectman’s office Tel (203) 270-4201
Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Tel (203) 270-4370