Eversource Storm Safety Message

Hazardous wind gusts and rain are expected across Connecticut through the day on Monday, April 13, 2020

Eversource released the following information today in preparation for the storm coming today, Monday, April 13, 2020.

Eversource Prepared for High Winds on Monday

Hazard Wind Gusts Expected Across the State

• Hazardous wind gusts and rain are expected across Connecticut through the day on Monday, April 13, 2020. The most severe winds are expected across southeast coastal areas afternoon, where wind gusts could peak around 70 miles per hour.
• Wind gusts of this magnitude have the potential to bring down trees and tree limbs onto power lines, causing damage to the electric system.
• Eversource is ready to respond and will continue to closely monitor the storm track and conditions and will adjust readiness activities as needed.
• With many people working and learning from home, Eversource knows how important it is to have power. Eversource will work around-the-clock to ensure any power outages are restored as quickly as possible.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

• Eversource Community Relations is in touch with our community partners and ready to assist with emergency planning as needed.
• Eversource is contacting their customers who rely on electricity for medical reasons this afternoon, Sunday, April 12. The phone message will encourage customer to prepare for the potential of power outages and provide important safety information and other resources.
• Their Media Relations team is sharing important storm preparedness information with their customers on social media this afternoon and is prepared to respond to any media inquiries.
• They will launch other internal and external communications as appropriate.
• This Preparedness Briefing will be sent to communities, including state regulators and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
• Storm preparedness messaging was posted on Twitter (@EversourceCT) and Facebook (facebook.com/EversourceCT)