Hurricane Irene

pnbsppdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt aligncenterspan stylefont-size 16ptOffice of Emergency Managementspandivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt aligncenterspan stylefont-size 16ptPress Release Saturday August 27 2011 7 pmspandivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt aligncenteriFor Immediate Releaseidivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptSelectman Jeb Walker and the Office of Emergency Management have been working to prepare the town prior to hurricane Irene. nbspAs of 330 pm today a formal state of emergency was declared by the Town.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptThis storm has the potential for severe damage including flooding and downed trees and wires. This will result in numerous road closures for an extended period of time.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptResidents in areas previously subject to flooding should expect severe flooding from this storm and are bstronglyb encouraged to evacuate at this time.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptAn emergency shelter has been established at the Lapham Community Center and is currently in use. nbspResidents planning to come to the shelter should bring pillows blankets toiletries and a weekrsquos worth of medications if any. nbspPets may be brought to the center and they will be picked up by the Animal Control staff and taken to the Townrsquos shelter for safe keeping. nbspIf bringing a pet you should also bring a seven day supply of pet food.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptSelectman Walker has announced that a representative from CLampP will be stationed at the New Canaan EOC Emergency Operations Center throughout the storm which will greatly facilitate recovery efforts.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptIt is anticipated that the New Canaan Police Department 911 center will be extremely busy during the storm and should only be called for emergency situations.nbspA storm call center has been established for non-emergency related questions.nbspThe number is 203 594-4100.nbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptStorm updates will be posted at the following locationsdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptTown website at a hrefhttpwww.newcanaan.infofont color800080www.newcanaan.infofontadivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptChannel 79 the Townrsquos cable access channeldivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptWICC 600 amdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptWNLK 1350 amdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptOn facebook at a hrefhttpwww.newcanaanoem.comwww.newcanaanoem.comadivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdiv