Last night’s brief but intense storm caused numerous power outages.
They persist today.
At 4:30 this afternoon, there were still 809 customers — 6.3% of Eversource’s total — without power in Westport.
Weston fared worse. 498 customers remain out (12.6%).
Though Eversource has brought in crews from Canada, Governor Lamont says that full restoration in Connecticut might take “several days.”
His full remarks:
Last night’s severe storms left thousands of homes in the region without power, and while utility crews immediately began working on restoration, they believe that repairs in certain areas may take several days due to the scale of damage across the area.
The utilities have called down additional crews from Canada to help restore power in Connecticut as soon as possible, and our administration will do anything in our ability that can help expedite power restoration.
Additionally, the state’s emergency response team remains in contact with every affected town and stands ready to send additional support the moment a municipality requests it.
Connecticut has been through storms like this before, and we get through them by looking out for one another. Stay safe, and we’ll keep you updated.
Amid the cleanup, Tommy Greenwald sent a photo, from his driveway off North Avenue.
But, he noted — channeling Francis Scott Key — “our flag was still there.”
Here’s another downed limb, this one at Assumption Cemetery on Greens Farms Road:
(Photo/Carrie Kuhn)
The Westport Fire Department offers this advice for generator safety:
- Always operate generators outdoors, never inside a home or garage.
- Keep generators at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents.
- Never refuel a generator while it is running or still hot.
- Install working carbon monoxide alarms in your home.
A few additional things residents can do, according to state officials:
- If you rely on medically necessary equipment and lose power, or if you have an emergency, call 911.
- Stay clear of any downed power lines. Always assume they are live and dangerous; report them to your utility right away.
- For real-time updates on state road closures, visit org. Obey all signage when approaching road closures. The Connecticut Department of Transportation and municipalities are coordinating with utilities to clear roads of downed trees and power lines.
- Check on elderly neighbors, family, and anyone who may need a hand.
- For non-emergency help, contact your town’s local officials. You can also visit 211ct.org or call 211 for more information.
- Sign up for emergency alerts at ct.gov/ctalert.
- Keep monitoring weather alerts over the coming days, as additional rainfall could bring a risk of flash flooding. Never drive through a flooded road.