Weather Alert…

July 26, 2012

Dear Neighbor,

THIS IS NOT AN EXERCISE – REAL WORLD MESSAGE…

MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUES FOR LATER TODAY…
STORMS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WINDS, LARGE HAIL, DANGEROUS LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS…
SLIGHT RISK OF TORNADOES…
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR HARTFORD, TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES…

At this time this appears to be a significant impact event with the potential for widespread tree damage in some areas and a significant number of power outages. Hail damage is also possible in a few areas.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection will continue to monitor this severe weather threat from the Armory in Hartford.

Stay tuned to local Television and Radio stations for up to the minute reports.

You can also visit the following sites for local weather updates
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  • Weather Edge at WTNH www.wxedge.com
  • National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov
  • Hurricane Info: www.nws.noaa.gov, www.ready.gov,
  • American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
  • Mid Fairfield County. www.midfairfieldredcross.org

Click here for a helpful guide on emergency preparedness.

Meantime, here are emergency phone numbers and utility contacts should you need them.

  • CL&P: 860-947-2000
  • United Illuminating: 203-499-3333

    • o Bethel

    o Town Hall: (203) 794-8501
    o Bethel Fire Department: (203) 778-7414
    o Stony Hill Fire Department (Bethel) (203) 778-7417
    o Police Department (203) 743-5500

    o New Canaan

    o New Canaan Town Hall: (203) 594-3000
    o Ambulance Corps 203-594-3535
    o Emergency Management (203) 594-4101
    o Fire Department (203) 594-3140
    o Police Dept (203)-594-3500

    o Redding

    o Town Hall: 203-938-2002
    o Fire District #1 – Redding Ridge: 203-938-2520
    o Fire District #2- West Redding: 203-938-2518
    o Georgetown Fire District: 203-544-8800
    o Police: 203-938-3400

    o Ridgefield

    o Town Hall: 203-431-2700
    o Fire Department: 203-431-2724
    o Police: 203-438-6531

    o Westport

    o Town Hall: (203) 341-1000
    o Fire Department: 203-341-5000
    o Police: 203-341-6000
    o Emergency Services: 203-341-6081

    o Weston

    o Town Hall: (203) 222-2500
    o Fire Department: 203-222-2647
    o Weston EMS: 203-222-2649
    o Police: 203-222-2600

    o Wilton

    o Town Hall: (203) 563-0100
    o Ambulance: (203) 834-6245
    o Fire: (203) 834-6246
    o Police: (203) 834-6260

    • 211- Info line, a database of 4000 health service providers for food, energy, housing, transportation, or shelters.
    • Pandemic Flu: www.pandemicflu.gov, www.cdc.gov
    • State Police: 1-800-575-6330
    • Poison Control: 1-800-343-2722
    • FEMA: www.fema.gov 1-800-480-2520M

For more information or links: check out www.wiltonct.org
Department of Emergency management and Homeland Security: Commissioner James Thomas. Toll Free: 1-800-397-8876; Main 860-256-0800; Command Center 860-566-3180. Emergency Regional offices: 203-696-2640

Homeland Security: Terrorism: 860-706-5500; Fax: 860-566-1927; Tips line: 866-457-8477 National Homeland Security: www.dhs.gov; 1-800-237-3239

Urban Search and Rescue Unit (CT): Locates, extricate, and provide immediate medical attention to victims trapped in collapsed structures. Call local police and fire for collapsed structures who will request the specialized services of the Urban Search and Rescue Unit. The US&R is part of the CT Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security