Hurricane Sunday Update

pOffice of Emergency Management Press ReleaseppSunday August 28 2011 8ampdivpAs landfall of Hurricane Irene is imminent the overnight winds have left multiple roads closed due to downed trees ndash many involving power lines. nbspUntil the winds abate and it is safe for CLampP linemen to venture out clean-up cannot begin. nbspWhere possible downed trees that do not involve wires will be cleared as soon as safely possible.ppFor the safety of all residents effective last at midnight a curfew was enacted for the town of New Canaan. nbspNo one should be driving or walking on the roads. nbspThis curfew is in effect until further notice.ppIf you have lost power please contact Northeast Utilities to report the outage at 1-800-286-2000 or you can go on-line to www.cl-p.com.ppDue to the multiple road closures the response of emergency services will be extremely limited.ppFor storm related non-emergency questions please call the Emergency Operations Center at 203-594-4100. nbsp911 should be used for emergency calls only.ppFollowing is a list of safety tips to help get through the next few dayspul liStay away from downed trees ndash live power lines may be involved. nbspMetal fences and guardrails may also become energized.li liAvoid using candles if you lose power. nbspIf you must never leave them unattended and keep them away from combustibles.li liIf you have a portable generator make sure it is outside and if you are back-feeding your home through an outlet make sure that you turn off the main breaker to avoid back-feeding the street thereby endangering workers trying to restore power.liulpnbspppIt is expected that it will be several days before some roads are cleared and as long as a week before full power is restored. nbspResidents are requested to be patient and check on neighbors.ppFollowing is a list where further information can be foundppTown website at www.newcanaan.infoppChannel 79 the Townrsquos cable access channelppWICC 600 amppWNLK 1350 amppOn facebook at www.newcanaanoem.compdiv