John Frey Talks with Eversource, Governor's Office: FEMA in CT, 200 Generators Deployed, 230 Trucks Coming from Virginia

Thanks for this update, State Representative John Frey! Please note: this is from RidgefieldCT Facebook Page.
 
Update from John Frey's call (today) with utilities and Governor's office
  • FEMA is in state
  • Out of state crews are being COVID tested
  • Frontier - following Eversource re: lines
  • Verizon - as of 5am, 220 towers on generators. 22 are not operational due to power or fiber. Above 90% have service
  • AT&T- installing generators now where needed Nearly 80% operational
  • Comcast - 200 generators deployed. Still assessing damage
  • Eversource - overnight, 91,500 have had power restored. 414,500 still without power (numbers don’t add up to John!)
  • 11:59 pm Tuesday expect 95% restoration
  • Just now - 230 trucks coming from Dominion (Virginia)
John says he is expecting further information this afternoon!
 
TOWN INFORMATION HOTLINE
 
An information hotline has been set up for storm-related questions: 203-431-2718. This is the Town of Ridgefield Emergency Center (not Eversource)
 
For all emergencies dial 911.
 
 
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