The Quest for Common Ground announces:
Everything Southington Citizens Need to Know in the aftermath of Storm Alfred:
Provided as a service of the Town of Southington, CT. by Garry Brumback, Town Manager and all Departments.
CL&P Power Information
Southington Town Officials have received the following information from CL&P’s senior management: CL&P states they are now in power restoration phase. Power has been restored to many residents. We still have approx 7146 CL&P customers without power. CL&P stated that thirteen crews will be in Southington tomorrow completing repairs. Communications between Southington Town Officials and CL&P administration appear to be improving; allowing priority areas to be addressed. CL&P also states that power should be restored to all schools by Saturday, allowing for a Monday opening.
As a reminder, the quickest, most efficient way to obtain information on when your power is to be restored is by calling or texting CL&P directly. CL&P's phone number is 1 800 286 2000 or text to 24612 and type in the message: Outage (space) and your zip code. Please report your power outage to CL&P.
Please do not call the Town Hall or Police Department for this info.
Please stay away from any downed wires. Downed wires are especially dangerous since they can be energized from either CL&Ps system or customer owned emergency generators.
Debris Disposal
The majority of the Town Council has approved the Town of Southington to piggyback on state contracts for curbside pickup of storm related debris with state approved contractors. The Town will be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost by FEMA. The debris pickup will include brush, tree limbs, and other small natural debris. We will keep you informed on these efforts and hopefully be able to provide the dates and times of pickup.
More details to follow.
In the interim, the Bulky Waste transfer station will be open tomorrow and Saturday from 8:00 to 3:30PM, again for brush only.
Schools
Southington schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday November 4, 2011. CL&P also states that power should be restored to all schools by Saturday, allowing a for Monday opening.
Roads
All roads are open.
Shelter Information
The Calendar House located at 388 Pleasant Street is Southington’s designated emergency shelter and is still open. Beds and food are available. If power is restored as stated by CL&P, the shelter will close sometime Friday evening. We will send out more information when it becomes available.
Warming Center and Cell charging
Warming centers and cell phone charging stations have been established at the Calendar House which is currently open 24 hrs and also at the Southington Library which is open from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
Free Showers
Free shower facilities have been established at the YMCA. Please bring your own toiletries. The Y opens at 5:00AM and closes at 10:00PM. Y policy: children need bathing suits.
Fire Hazards
The Southington Fire Department is warning residents about the use of portable heaters, packaged logs, candles, and burners. There may be a potential fire hazard as well as a carbon monoxide hazard. Follow all manufactures’ recommendations!
Bulky Waste Transfer Station
The Bulky Waste transfer station is open today through Saturday 8:00 to 3:30PM for brush only
Leaf Pickup
Leaf pick will not begin on Wednesday. Leaf pick up will begin on Monday November 7th 2011 for Zone 1. A complete revised list will be published in the near future. No brush or sticks can be mixed in with the leaves.
Rubbish Removal
Waste Material Trucking Company has contacted Town officials to report that they will pick up trash from their customers, and they are on schedule.
Health Department Warnings-
Food Dangers, Carbon Monoxide, Drinking Water Food Safety: When in doubt, throw it out!
• The refrigerator will keep food at proper temperature for about four hours if the doors are not opened. A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for 48 hours (24 hours if half full).
• If the temperature in your refrigerator or freezer goes above 40 degrees, throw away perishable foods such as beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, and cut fruits and vegetables.
Drinking Water
• Listen for reports from your public water supply system to learn if your water is safe.
• If an advisory has been issued concerning contaminated water, use only bottled, boiled, or treated water for drinking, cooking, food preparation, and hand washing.
THE SOUTHINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT REPORTS NO CONTAMINATION ISSUES AT THIS TIME.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
• Place your generator at least 20 feet from the house and away from windows, doors and vents. Never use a generator indoors or inside of a garage, basement, or on a porch.
• DO NOT use charcoal or gas grills, gas lanterns or camping stoves indoors.
• Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside and dial 9-1-1.
Remember Medications
If you are leaving home to stay with a friend or family member, at a shelter or at a warming center, remember to bring all prescription and non-prescription medications, including insulin and testing supplies. Remember to contact your medical supplier to have medical supplies delivered to where you are sheltering, if necessary.
Check on Family, Friends, and Neighbors
Call or visit family, friends, or neighbors, who are homebound, have special needs, or who live alone and may need help. Dial 2-1-1 for assistance if someone needs shelter or power for life-sustaining medical devices.
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