HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut State Emergency Operations Center is activated in advance of Hurricane Henri, which is anticipated to make landfall on Connecticut tomorrow, and state emergency management officials have been working throughout the day to prepare for the storm. The governor is urging everyone in Connecticut to…
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection warns of potential storm dangers, scams ahead of Hurricane Henri
Consumers should review these tips and make sure they are prepared in the event of prolonged power outages, excessive storm damage The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public of potential dangers ahead of Hurricane Henri, and things they can do to stay safe during the next several days. “It’s been almost 30…
Eversource Increases Number of Possible Power Outages as Connecticut Braces for Hurricane Henri, restorations could go 8 to 21 days
Company to declare an Emergency Response Plan Level 2; 50 to 69% of customers could lose power; restorations could go 8 to 21 days BERLIN, Conn. (August 21, 2021) – With Hurricane Henri expected to make landfall early Sunday morning along Connecticut’s shoreline, Eversource is increasing the number of possible outages the storm could cause.…
Red Cross Stands Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Henri and Urges the Community to Prepare Now
FARMINGTON, CT – Tropical Storm Henri is expected to be a hurricane when it hits the northeast coast this weekend. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond if necessary, getting shelter and relief supplies in position and having volunteers ready if needed. While the exact path and potential impact of Henri is still uncertain,…
Governor Lamont declaring state of emergency in advance of tropical storm Henri
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as Tropical Storm Henri is projected to move toward Connecticut in the coming days and strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall, he will be requesting a presidential pre-landfall emergency declaration to provide the state with federal assistance in anticipation of the impacts of the storm.…